Nascimento: UFC fighter dead at 34 after apparent heart attack

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Hand, K. (2026, August 4). Nascimento: UFC fighter dead at 34 after apparent heart attack. Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/4/ufcs-allan-nascimento-dead-aged-34-after-apparent-heart-attack?traffic_source=rss

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Al Jazeera · collected 2026-08-04 · by Kevin Hand

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UFC fighter Allan Nascimento has died at 34 after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep on August 3rd. The UFC issued a statement expressing condolences to Nascimento's family, friends, and teammates. Nascimento had a UFC record of four wins and two defeats, with an overall MMA record of 22 wins and seven losses. He leaves behind a wife and two children as a resident of Sao Paulo.
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Allan Nascimento, a 34-year-old UFC fighter from Brazil, has died after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep. The incident occurred on August 3rd, and despite medical efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Nascimento was a Sao Paulo resident who left behind a wife and two children. He was also known for being an exemplary flyweight fighter.

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Chute Boxe FIFA UFC Ultimate Fighting Championship World Cup

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Infantino PERSON · 4× Allan PERSON · 3× FIFA ORG · 3× UFC ORG · 3× Allan Nascimento PERSON · 2× Chute Boxe ORG · 2× Nascimento PERSON · 2× Brazilian NORP · 1× MMA ORG · 1× Ultimate Fighting Championship ORG · 1×

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Nascimento: UFC fighter dead at 34 after apparent heart attack · assertive framing

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Allan Nascimento has died at the age of 34 after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep. asserted
Nascimento → die → sleep
The mixed martial art (MMA) body posted the news about the Brazilian’s passing late Monday on their website. asserted
body → post → website
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Leagues → seek → presidency
All to know “This morning, Monday, August 3rd, our beloved fighter and exemplary flyweight, Allan Nascimento, was found unresponsive after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep,” the UFC statement read. asserted
statement → know → sleep
“Despite the efforts of the responding medical team, he was pronounced deceased at the scene. asserted
he → respond → scene
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Allan’s family, friends, teammates, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.” asserted
thoughts → love → time
Nascimento, who remained a Sao Paulo resident throughout his life, leaves behind a wife and two children. asserted
who → remain → wife
The last fight for the flyweight came in June, when he was defeated by Mitch Raposo in a split decision. asserted
he → come → decision
Nascimento fought out of Chute Boxe in Brazil and had a UFC record of four wins and two defeats, with an overall MMA record of 22 wins and seven defeats. asserted
Nascimento → fight → wins
“We have lost a warrior, friend, dedicated competitor and extraordinary human being,” Chute Boxe said in a statement. asserted
Boxe → lose → statement
“[He] earned the respect and admiration of all who had the privilege of knowing him,” they said on Instagram. asserted
they → earn → Instagram
“Allan inspired on and off the mats with his determination, humility, respect and fighting spirit. asserted
Allan → inspire → determination
“Your presence will be missed immeasurable, rest in peace Allan, your name, your story and your legacy will live forever through our star.” asserted
name → miss → star
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