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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