UFC Fighter Allan Nascimento Dies at 34 After Apparent Heart Attack

Las Vegas, Nevada – Mixed martial arts fighter Allan Nascimento has died at the age of 34, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announced. Nascimento was found unresponsive in his sleep on Monday after suffering an apparent heart attack.

"Despite the efforts of the responding medical team, he was pronounced deceased at the scene," the UFC stated. "Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Allan’s family, friends, teammates, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time."

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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.

Nascimento, nicknamed "Puro Osso" (All Bones), was born in Brazil. He compiled a 17-4 record in his home country before participating in Dana White's Contender Series in 2018. He signed with the UFC in October 2021 and made his debut against Tagir Ulanbekov, losing by split decision.

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He was one of the most kind fighters that’s I’ve ever met! Polite, good energy and always in good spirits! He will be missed.

Following his debut loss, Nascimento secured four consecutive victories against Jake Hadley, Carlos Hernandez, Jafel Filho, and Cody Durden. His most recent fight was on June 20 at UFC Fight Night 279, where Mitch Raposo ended his winning streak with a split decision. Nascimento was scheduled to appear as a special guest at the Charles Oliveira Experience on August 9.

The news of his death sent shockwaves through the UFC community. Brazilian fighter Caio Borralho remembered Nascimento as "one of the most kind fighters that I’ve ever met! Polite, good energy and always in good spirits! He will be missed." Charles Oliveira stated, "Today I lost a brother, a guy who was truly one of a kind, and the pain is unbearable."

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Today I lost a brother, a guy who was truly one of a kind, and the pain is unbearable.