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Sports · 4 August 2026

Ufc fighter allan nascimento dies at age 34 after heart attack

Ufc fighter allan nascimento dies at age 34 after heart attack

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The Brazilian flyweight was discovered unresponsive on Monday morning after suffering a medical emergency in his sleep. Medics tried to save him at the scene, but the mixed martial arts promotion confirmed he was pronounced dead. Fellow fighters and his training camp paid emotional tributes to the athlete, who compiled a 22-7 career record.

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