UFC flyweight Allan Nascimento has passed away at 34.
The UFC announced Nascimento's death via social media on Monday. The Brazilian suffered an apparent heart attack in his sleep. He was found unresponsive and declared deceased at the scene.
"This morning, Monday, August 3rd, our beloved flyweight fighter, Allan Nascimento, was found unresponsive after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep. Despite the efforts of the responding medical team, he was ******* ounced deceased at the scene," read the fight promotion's statement.
"A member of the famed Chute Boxe Diego Lima team, Nascimento made six trips into the Octagon, amassing a 4-2 record while building a reputation as a skilled competitor and consummate professional. For his career, "Puro Osso" compiled a 22-7 record with 16 of his wins coming by way of submission.
"A fixture on the doorstep of the Top 15, Nascimento was a constant presence alongside his teammates whenever they made the walk, sharing an especially close bond with former lightweight champion and current BMF ******* leholder Charles Oliveira.
#Monday #heart #found
The UFC announced Nascimento's death via social media on Monday. The Brazilian suffered an apparent heart attack in his sleep. He was found unresponsive and declared deceased at the scene.
"This morning, Monday, August 3rd, our beloved flyweight fighter, Allan Nascimento, was found unresponsive after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep. Despite the efforts of the responding medical team, he was ******* ounced deceased at the scene," read the fight promotion's statement.
"A member of the famed Chute Boxe Diego Lima team, Nascimento made six trips into the Octagon, amassing a 4-2 record while building a reputation as a skilled competitor and consummate professional. For his career, "Puro Osso" compiled a 22-7 record with 16 of his wins coming by way of submission.
"A fixture on the doorstep of the Top 15, Nascimento was a constant presence alongside his teammates whenever they made the walk, sharing an especially close bond with former lightweight champion and current BMF ******* leholder Charles Oliveira.
#Monday #heart #found
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