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UFC’s Allan Nascimento. 34. dies of apparent heart attack

By Thomson Reuters Aug 4, 2026 | 10:48 AM

Flyweight Allan Nascimento has died of an apparent ​heart attack in ‌his sleep, the UFC announced. He was 34.

“Despite the efforts ‌of ​the responding ⁠medical team, he ⁠was pronounced deceased at the scene,” UFC wrote Monday ​on X.

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences ⁠are ⁠with Allan’s family, ​friends, teammates, and loved ​ones during this incredibly ‌difficult time.”

Nascimento posted a 22-7 record (4-2 UFC) after ⁠making his professional debut in 2021. The Brazilian fighter ⁠saw ‌his four-match ⁠winning streak come ​to ‌a halt in ​a ⁠split-decision setback to Mitch Raposo on June 20 at UFC Fight Night.

–Field Level ​Media