UFC Fighter Antonio Trócoli Arrested, Accused Of Assaulting Mackenzie Dern’s Ex-Husband

UFC middleweight Antonio Trócoli was arrested in California last Friday on misdemeanor battery charges. The Brazilian was apprehended following an incident in Huntington Beach, which allegedly involved the ex-husband of UFC strawweight contender Mackenzie Dern, to whom Trócoli is now married. The arrest was confirmed by police in an email to MMA Fighting this week. […]

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UFC middleweight Antonio Trócoli was arrested in California last Friday on misdemeanor battery charges.

The Brazilian was apprehended following an incident in Huntington Beach, which allegedly involved the ex-husband of UFC strawweight contender Mackenzie Dern, to whom Trócoli is now married.

The arrest was confirmed by police in an email to MMA Fighting this week.

“A subject by the name of Antonio Trocoli da Silveira Filho was arrested by the Huntington Beach Police Department on Oct. 4, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m. in the 8700 block of Dolphin Street, Huntington Beach,” Huntington Beach police said in a statement. “He was arrested for misdemeanor battery, and the case has been sent to the Orange County District Attorney’s Officer for review.”

The Orange County district attorney’s office has not officially brought a case against Trócoli, 33, who lost his short-notice UFC debut to Sharabutdin Magomedov in Saudi Arabia this past June.

Antonio Trocoli & Shara Magomedov
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Dern’s Ex-Husband Claims Video Shows Trócoli Punching Him

Although official details provided by police are scarce, Dern’s ex-husband sent a statement to MMA Fighting in which he claims to have been the victim of Trócoli’s alleged assault.

Wesley Santos — a professional surfer who was formerly married to Dern and has a daughter, Moa, with the strawweight fighter — accused Trócoli of ongoing harassment, including sending abusive messages by way of his child.

He claims things came to a head last Friday after he dropped his daughter off at school, following which he says Trócoli pulled up in a car and proceeded to strike him before fleeing.

“Mackenzie Dern is my ex-wife and after our divorce she married Antonio ‘Malvado’ Jose Trocoli da Silveira Filho,” Santos said. “We divorced and have shared custody of our daughter Moa, but Antonio never stopped following me. We had a deal that he would not be part of the custody but he was always nearby, threatening and disturbing in every custody change. He sent messages through Moa, saying he would beat me up, and Moa told me clearly.

“I dropped my daughter at school this past Friday and was going back home on a skateboard when I saw a white car stop, and I started recording. It was Antonio. He got out of the car and punched me, and the car kept moving [along], and he ran back inside the car. Cops were called, there were several witnesses, and Antonio was arrested for battery.”

Dern and Santos’ divorce played out publicly in 2023, with the pair exchanging accusations of domestic abuse.

In court, the UFC fighter claimed to have been the victim of repeated physical and emotional abuse throughout her marriage with Santos, alleging to have once had a door slammed on her leg while being dragged out of their house during a fight.

The pro surfer responded by accusing Dern of similar abuse, providing evidence of a bloody nose that he claimed was caused by a punch from his then-wife.

Trócoli is yet to comment on his arrest and the charges against him. He’s currently scheduled to return for his second UFC outing against Tresean Gore at the Apex on Nov. 9.

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DWCS Winner Loses UFC Contract Following Failed Drug Test

Antonio Trocoli earned a UFC contract following his July 9 victory on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series, but plans have gone awry. Combate first reported that Trocoli tested for nandrolone shortly after signing his UFC contract. The new…

Antonio Trocoli earned a UFC contract following his July 9 victory on Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series, but plans have gone awry. Combate first reported that Trocoli tested for nandrolone shortly after signing his UFC contract. The news was confirmed by his manager, Lucas Lutkus. Here’s what Lutkus had to say (via Bloody Elbow). […]

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Contender Series Winner, Antonio Trocoli Flagged By USADA, Released By The UFC

Antonio Trocoli did not even make his UFC debut before getting released from the Las Vegas-based promotion. The light heavyweight beat Kenneth Bergh by submission to earn a UFC contract. But, he was flagged by USADA for using a banned substance and was released from the promotion. Combate first broke the news. Trocoli was flagged for […]

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Antonio Trocoli did not even make his UFC debut before getting released from the Las Vegas-based promotion.

The light heavyweight beat Kenneth Bergh by submission to earn a UFC contract. But, he was flagged by USADA for using a banned substance and was released from the promotion. Combate first broke the news.

Trocoli was flagged for Nandrolone Decanoate which is a common steroid bodybuilder use. It helps gain muscle mass and increase physical strength. His manager, Lucas Lutkus spoke to BJPENN.com and confirmed his client had been released and gave a statement.

“We are beginning to talk to the UFC to figure out what happened,” he said. “Luckily they have been helping us about the process since we never had any kind of problems with drug testing before, so soon Antonio should be able to clear the situation and get back ASAP to the cages.”

Antonio Trocoli is 12-3 and is currently on a three-fight winning streak after dropping three in a row. The most notable name he has fought is UFC veteran, Dhiego Lima, who he lost to by decision.

Whether or not Trocoli took the banned substance on purpose is unknown. Or, whether or not he will get another shot in the UFC is to be seen.

What do you make of the UFC releasing Antonio Trocoli?

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DWCS 19 Highlights: Antonio Trocoli Submits Kenneth Bergh

In the co-main event of the 19th edition of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series (see results here), Antonio Trocoli made his case for a UFC contract against Kenneth Bergh. The light heavyweight clash between Trocoli and Bergh was held earlier t…

In the co-main event of the 19th edition of Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series (see results here), Antonio Trocoli made his case for a UFC contract against Kenneth Bergh. The light heavyweight clash between Trocoli and Bergh was held earlier tonight (July 9). DWCS 19 is ongoing and being held inside the UFC Apex […]

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