Allan Nascimento, a 35-year-old UFC flyweight fighter, has died suddenly, according to a statement released by the UFC, sending shock through the sports world.
Nascimento was found unconscious on the morning of Monday, August 3rd. Initial assessments indicated he had suffered a heart attack in his sleep.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel who rushed to the scene, he was pronounced dead.
UFC's statement
In a statement posted on social media, the UFC said: "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 pronounced deceased at the scene."
The organization said its thoughts and condolences were with Nascimento's family, friends, teammates and loved ones during what it called an extremely difficult time.
