UFC's Nascimento dies after apparent heart attack

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 20: Allan Nascimento of Brazil prepares to face Mitch Raposo in a flyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Meta APEX on June 20, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento has died, the promotion announced Monday. He was 34.

The Brazilian fighter was found unresponsive Monday morning after "suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep," the UFC said in a statement.

"Despite the efforts of the responding medical team, he was pronounced deceased at the scene," the statement read. "Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Allan's family, friends, teammates, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time."

Nascimento last fought June 20, losing a split decision to Mitch Raposo at a UFC Fight Night event in Las Vegas.

The Sao Paulo native spent almost five years in the UFC, putting together a 4-2 record in six Octagon appearances. He won four consecutive fights between May 2022 and November 2025, including victories over Cody Durden and Jake Hadley.

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