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UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento dies at 34
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento has died at age 34 after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep, with emergency responders pronouncing him dead at the scene.
- Nascimento held a professional record of 22-7, including 4-2 in the UFC, and was known for his submission skills, earning two Performance of the Night bonuses in 2023 and 2025.
- He last fought on June 20, 2026, losing via split decision to Mitch Raposo, marking the end of his career.
- Nascimento trained at the Chute Boxe Diego Lima gym in Brazil and spent over a decade working toward his UFC dream, becoming a rising contender in the flyweight division.
- The UFC expressed condolences to his family, friends, and teammates, mourning the loss of a fighter who still had much potential ahead.
