Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter, Allan Nascimento, has died at the age of 34, according to the UFC.
The Brazilian flyweight was pronounced dead after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep on Monday.
A UFC statement said: “This morning, Monday, August 3, our beloved fighter and exemplary flyweight 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, team-mates, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.”
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Nascimento had been with the UFC since 2021, and his last fight was a split-decision loss to Mitch Raposo in June.
That left Nascimento with an overall MMA record of 22 wins and seven losses, with a 4-2 record in the UFC.
