November 22, 2024 03:24 AM

Demi Lovato Opens Up About Her Relationship With MMA Fighter Boyfriend Guilherme Vasconcelos

After finally acknowledging the dating rumors with MMA fighter Guilherme "Bomba" Vasconcelos, popstar Demi Lovato speaks up her mind about what it's like dating the UFC fighter. The former Disney star reveals she is concerned and "nervous" everytime her boyfriend steps in the ring.

Appearing on "The Ellen Degeneres Show" on Wednesday, the singer admits dating an MMA fighter is not quite easy. "It's cage fighting... it is dangerous", the 24-year old singer said. In addition, the brunette beauty admits she gets nervous every time the "Bomba" star steps into the ring.

However, when confronted by De Generes if she feels bad for the other guys beaten up by her Brazilian beau, Lovato is quick to answer, "I don't feel bad". Furthermore, the "Camp Rock" star added, "It's a sport". De Generes then jokingly described her as a "cold, heartless woman". Nevertheless Lovato still considers the cage fighter as a "sweet" man outside the ring.

Guilherme Vasconcelos, 30, first started as a jiu-jitsu and kickboxing athlete. He made a name in the MMA fighting industry when he won his first pro-MMA fighting in 2012. Vasconcelos currently fights in the welterweight division.

This is not the "Confident" songstress' first relationship with an MMA fighter. Demi Lovato also formerly dated UFC Middleweight Champion Luke Rockhold. But the two call it quits before the year ends and Lovato celebrates her New Year posting a photo with a new MMA fighter lover, Vasconcelos.

Lovato and Vasconcelos first rumored to be dating after the "X-Factor" judge was spotted in one of Vasconcelos' cage fight wearing a shirt that says "Team Bomba" according to E! News. On top of that, Lovato also shared a video on Instagram with her and Vasconcelos doing jiu-jitsu and referring the athlete as "bae"

Demi Lovato has always had a passion for Mix Martial Arts that includes muay thai, kickboxing and jiu-jitsu. She was reportedly been doing MMA training for more than a year now. Furthermore, speculations claim she will have her first actual fight soon!

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