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BMF champion Charles Oliveira broke his social media silence after his longtime teammate Allan Nascimento’s tragic death.

The UFC suffered a heartbreaking loss this week as it was announced that flyweight contender Allan Nascimento, 34, suffered a fatal heart attack over the weekend in Brazil. Nascimento last fought in the Octagon in June and was one of the brightest grapplers in the flyweight division.

Nascimento, a mainstay of the famous Chute Boxe team in Brazil, leaves behind many friends and family members who were shocked to learn of his sudden passing. One such friend was BMF titleholder Charles Oliveira, who cornered Nascimento through many of the talented flyweight’s wins inside the Octagon.

Just hours after the UFC announced Nascimento’s death, Oliveira took to social media to address the heartbreaking news.

Charles Oliveira mourns Allan Nascimento’s passing in heartbreaking message

In a recent Instagram story post, Oliveira shared a statement on his longtime teammate’s passing.

“Today I lost a brother that fighting gave me. Thank you forever for sharing the mats, the training, and everything we’ve been through together,” Oliveira said of Nascimento.

“I have nothing but gratitude for having you by my side, brother—in training, in our corner, and in all the moments we shared. I love you, man. You were an incredible guy. I can’t believe it. You will be missed a lot.”

Nascimento went 4-2 inside the Octagon during his UFC tenure. He earned wins over the likes of Cody Durden, Jake Hadley and Carlos Hernandez.

Oliveira is rumored to return to the Octagon next month against top lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331. As of this writing, nothing has been formally announced regarding Oliveira’s next fight.

As Oliveira prepares for his next fight, he’ll have his fallen friend on his mind as he looks to dedicate his next performance to Nascimento and his family.

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