Allan Nascimento, a Brazilian UFC flyweight competitor, has tragically passed away at the age of 34. He reportedly suffered a heart attack during the night on Monday. Authorities found him unresponsive, and despite the efforts of emergency medical personnel to revive him, he was declared dead at the scene.
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Nascimento last appeared in the Octagon six weeks ago at UFC Vegas 119, where his impressive four-fight winning streak came to an end with a split-decision loss to Mitch Raposo on June 20. His last win in the UFC dates back to November 1, 2025, when he submitted Cody Durden in the second round. Prior to his latest defeat, Nascimento had secured two victories within the UFC in 2025. Over the course of his professional MMA journey, he has achieved a record of 22 wins and 7 losses since making his debut in 2011, impressively winning nine of his first ten bouts. Before joining the UFC, Nascimento fought on Dana White’s Contender Series, where he narrowly lost a split decision against Raulian Paiva. He officially entered the UFC in 2021 but faced another split-decision loss in his debut against Tagir Ulanbekov.
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In the wake of his passing, clips featuring his memorable performances have gone viral on social media. Fans are honoring the late Brazilian fighter by sharing these tributes and expressing their grief.
After facing a challenging defeat, he made a remarkable comeback, embarking on a four-fight winning streak against opponents including Jake Hadley, Carlos Hernandez, Jafel Filho, and Cody Durden. His outstanding efforts in battles against Hernandez and Durden also secured him Performance of the Night bonuses.
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In response to the heartbreaking news, Charles Oliveira, a close friend and longtime teammate of Allan Nascimento, shared a heartfelt tribute. On his Instagram story, Oliveira expressed his sorrow, stating, “I lost a brother today. I’m grateful for your presence on the mat and the track, for our shared experiences and conversations. Thank you for being by my side in training and in battles. I love you, kid; you were remarkable.”
The UFC confirmed Nascimento’s untimely passing in an official statement on social media, revealing that he was found unresponsive on the morning of August 3 after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep. Medical responders were unable to revive him at the scene.
In their statement, the UFC extended their condolences: “Our deepest thoughts are with Allan’s family, friends, teammates, and loved ones during this incredibly challenging time.”
