UFC Community Mourns as Fighter Allan Nascimento Dies Unexpectedly at 34

UFC fighter Allan Nascimento has died after an apparent heart attack in his sleep. He was 34.

“This morning, Monday, August 3rd, our beloved fighter and exemplary flyweight, Allan Nascimento, was found unresponsive after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep,” the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) said in a statement via its website on Monday, August 3.

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