MMA Star Guilherme “Bomba” Vasconcelos Dead at 38

MMA Star Guilherme "Bomba" Vasconcelos Dead at 38

As a lifestyle expert with a deep appreciation for the martial arts community and its resilient spirit, I am deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Guilherme “Bomba” Vasconcelos. His life was marked not only by his impressive career as a professional fighter but also by his brief association with the vibrant and talented Demi Lovato.


The martial arts community is mourning a tragic loss.

The mixed martial artist Guilherme “Bomba” Vasconcelos, who once dated Demi Lovato, has tragically passed away at the age of 38. This information was verified by his nearest and dearest to MMA Fighting.

Walther Vasconcelos Jr., the athlete’s uncle, also expressed his feelings about his nephew’s passing on social media. On October 15th, he wrote, “It’s sad, very sad to say goodbye, Guilherme Vasconcelos! You are far away in the USA. My dear nephew, my godson, loving father of little Naomi.

Walter observed that even as the MMA fighter’s family grieved his passing, Guilherme’s mom, Elisabete, was among them. He went on to say, “We had been eagerly awaiting your Christmas visit, but it will not come to pass now. Life is fragile and we face this devastating news each day. We send our prayers for you.

No cause of death has been shared at this time.

As “Bomba,” a name I earned in my MMA career, I embarked on my journey right here in my native Brazil. Over a span of seven years in UFC and Bellator, I managed to secure ten victories before deciding to hang up my gloves in 2019.

In 2017, he gained wider recognition, as he had been dating Demi around that time.

Overwhelmed by the tragic news of Guilherme’s demise, I found myself reflecting on the tributes paid by his close friends and mentors in the martial arts world – none more poignant than those from my esteemed jiu-jitsu coaches, Cristiano Lazzarini and Vinicius “Draculino” Magalhaes. Their heartfelt words echoed the profound impact Guilherme had on their lives and the art we all hold dear.

MMA Star Guilherme "Bomba" Vasconcelos Dead at 38

Cristiano posted on Instagram (translation): “Out of all my many pupils, you were the bravest I’ve ever trained. In tumultuous situations, he was like a well-oiled machine… in ordinary moments, he was a kind boy… our journey together had its ups and downs… his professional MMA debut, ending in a win, against an opponent who had 10 consecutive victories and had fought 19 times.

He continued, “It was one of the happiest moments of my life in sports.”

Vinicius, likewise, spoke to the jiu jitsu world champion’s fighting spirit.

Farewell, Hero,” he penned. “One of the valiant and truthful combatants we were fortunate to have on our side. I extend my heartfelt sympathies to the family. Today, our team grieves deeply.

In Vinicius’ post, there was a shared post by Guilherme, where the fighter earlier expressed thoughts about the lessons he absorbed during his training under the guidance of the instructor.

Guilherme posted, “The wisdom you acquire will always be yours, no one can take it away. And the intelligence you develop through learning, instructing, and competing is invaluable! It remains one of the most powerful ideas I’ve ever come across. Since then, I’ve made a point to live by that principle.

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2024-10-16 16:47