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Brazilian MMA fighter Allan Nascimento is dead
Brazilian mixed martial artist Allan Nascimento has died at the age of 34 following a suspected heart attack, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) confirmed on Tuesday.
The UFC announced the tragic news in a statement, expressing sadness over the passing of the Brazilian fighter, who competed in the promotion’s flyweight division.
“Our beloved flyweight fighter, Allan Nascimento, was found unresponsive after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep,” the UFC said on social media.
“Despite the efforts of the responding medical team, he was pronounced deceased at the scene.”
Nascimento had been with the UFC since 2021 and his last fight was a split-decision loss to American Mitch Raposo on June 20.
He held an MMA record of 22 wins and seven losses.
Nascimento was widely respected for his dedication to the sport and his performances inside the Octagon.
His sudden death has sparked an outpouring of tributes from fellow fighters, fans, and members of the mixed martial arts community.
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