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Published 15:28 04 Aug 2026 GMT
The mixed martial arts world is mourning the loss of UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento, who has died at the age of 34.
Tragically the news was confirmed by the UFC in a statement on Monday, revealing that Nascimento was found unresponsive after reportedly suffering a heart attack overnight.
The statement read: “This morning, Monday, August 3rd, our beloved flyweight fighter, Allan Nascimento, was found unresponsive after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep.
“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.”
The Brazilian fighter, affectionately nicknamed "Puro Osso" ("Pure Bone"), boasted a record of 22 wins from his 29 fights in the UFC.
Nascimento had been competing professionally since 2011 and built a reputation as one of the flyweight division's most accomplished submission specialists. He joined the UFC in 2021 after first appearing on Dana White's Contender Series in 2018, going on to compile a 4-2 record inside the Octagon.
He also earned two UFC Performance of the Night bonuses thanks to his extravagant displays during his fights against Carlos Hernandez and Cody Durden.
His most recent appearance was only in June, when he was narrowly defeated by Mitch Raposo in Las Vegas. Before that setback, the champion had enjoyed a four-fight winning streak against some of the sport’s biggest names, including Jake Hadley, Carlos Hernandez, Jafel Filho, and Cody Durden.
Tributes quickly poured in from across the MMA community and its fans on social media following the news of his death.
One person wrote: “Rest in peace, it’s crazy he literally just fought like less than a month ago.”
Another added: “I just fell to my knees, rest in peace.”
In a heartbreaking tribute shared to Instagram, friend and former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira, who trained alongside Nascimento, said: "Today I lost a brother. It hurts so much. Thank you for every piece of advice, every laugh, every workout, every hug. Thank you for always being by my side. Thank you for everything you did for me and my family.
"You will always be remembered as the humble, hardworking guy with a huge heart. A true legend. Rest in peace, my brother. I love you."
