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Celebrities who train MMA: Nick Jonas
The Jonas Brothers jumped onto the teen pop scene back in 2006, since then the three brothers, Joe, Nick, and Kevin have made names for themselves in their solo music projects, TV, and movies. Nick Jonas has also made a name for himself of certain mixed martial arts circles. A fan of the sport, Jonas trains alongside some of the most elite athletes as well as some of the most well-known celebrities.
Jonas has been seen training at the elite Unbreakable Gym in California alongside longtime friend and fellow musician Demi Lovato. The pair have shared pictures and videos on their social media showcasing their skills.
In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Lovato was asked if she thought she could “tap out Nick Jonas,” and to this, the singer said, “Yes, 100 percent.”
Jonas also can be seen hitting mitts while training for his role as Nate on Direct TV’s exclusive show Kingdom. On the show, Jonas plays a mixed martial arts fighter. The role is very physical and Jonas has been taking his role seriously and putting in the work to learn all aspects of this sport.
Along with his TV character, and his real-life passion for training, Jonas is a fan as well. He can be found cage side at big UFC and boxing events. He also trains alongside professional athletes who he cheers on and praises on social media.
Jonas is a lover of all sorts of physical activity. He can often be seen on Instagram snowboarding, playing basketball, lifting weights, and more.