UFC's Nascimento, 34, dies after apparent heart attack — SkimNews
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- Allan Nascimento, a 34-year-old Brazilian UFC flyweight, was found unresponsive on Monday morning after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep
- The UFC confirmed medical responders pronounced Nascimento deceased at the scene and offered condolences to his family, friends, and team
- Nascimento had competed in the UFC since 2021, posting a 4-2 promotional record and a 22-7 overall MMA record
- His last bout was a split-decision loss to Mitch Raposo in June 2024, meaning he was an active competitor at the time of his death
- Charles Oliveira, former UFC champion and fellow Brazilian, posted an Instagram tribute calling Nascimento 'a brother that the fight game gave me'
Why it matters: Nascimento was an active, winning UFC roster member — not a retiree — making his sudden death at 34 a stark reminder of the cardiovascular toll combat sports can exact even on young athletes in their prime competitive years. Oliveira's tribute underscores how closely knit Brazil's MMA fraternity remains.
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