UFC's Nascimento, 34, dies after apparent heart attack

BBC Sport Monday 03 August 2026, 23:15 UTC 1 min read

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MMA fighter Allan Nascimento dies at the age of 34, says the sport's leading promotion the UFC.

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UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento has died of an apparent heart attack, the promotion announced Monday. Nascimento, of Sao Paulo, was found unresponsive and pronounced dead at the scene Monday morning, according to the UFC. His most recent fight was a three-round decision loss at UFC Fight Night in June.

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