MMA Star Guilherme "Bomba" Vasconcelos dies at the age of 38

The martial arts community is mourning a tragic loss.

Guilherme “Bomba” Vasconcelosa former promising professional fighter Demi Lovatohas died, his loved ones confirmed to MMA Fighting. He was 38 years old.

Uncle athlete Walter Vasconcelos Jr He also spoke about his nephew’s death on social media, writing on October 15 via translation: “Sad, so sad to say goodbye, Guilherme Vasconcelos! And even now from us in the USA. My dear nephew, my godson, loving father of little Naomi“.

Walter went on to note how the MMA fighter’s family members mourned his loss, including Guilherme’s mother ElizabethHe added: “We were looking forward to your arrival at Christmas, which will not happen anymore. Life is a breath and we wake up to this heartbreaking news. We are praying for you!

No cause of death has been shared at this time.

Guilherme – who was nicknamed “Bumba” professionally – got his start in mixed martial arts in his native Brazil. During his seven-year career in the UFC and Bellator, the athlete racked up 10 wins before retiring in 2019.