UFC fighter Allan Nascimento has died at the age of 34, the promotion announced on Monday. Nascimento was found unresponsive after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he was pronounced deceased at the scene. The UFC released a statement expressing condolences to Nascimento's family, friends, teammates, and loved ones.
Nascimento, born in Sao Paulo, last competed in Las Vegas on June 20, where he lost a split decision to Mitch Raposo. This fight took place six weeks prior to his death.
He joined the UFC in 2021 and compiled a professional record of 22 wins and 7 losses. Within the UFC, Nascimento won four of his six fights. He earned Performance of the Night bonuses for submission victories over Carlos Hernandez and Cody Durden during his tenure with the organization. He also competed in other promotions, including RIZIN, Legacy FC, and Dana White's Contender Series.
Tributes have been shared on social media from fans remembering the fighter.