Brazilian blowout! UFC axes three more fighters, including Strawweight champion’s winless husband
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) continues to trim its expansive roster of mixed martial arts (MMA) talent. Today (Tues. , March 26, 2026), it was revealed that three fighters have been removed from UFC’s active roster, meaning they have been released from their respective contracts and/or the promotion decided not to extend them.
Guilherme Cruz first reported […]
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 21: Antonio Trocoli looks on during the middleweight bout between Mantas Kondratavicius and Antonio Trocoli at The O2 Arena on March 21, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Jasper Wax/Getty Images) | Getty Images Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) continues to trim its expansive roster of mixed martial arts (MMA) talent. Today (Tues.
, March 26, 2026), it was revealed that three fighters have been removed from UFC’s active roster , meaning they have been released from their respective contracts and/or the promotion decided not to extend them. Guilherme Cruz first reported the news . The three fighters who lost their jobs are: Antonio Trocoli , Bruna Brasil , and Luana Carolina .
Let’s start with Trocoli. The 35-year-old Brazilian — and husband of UFC Strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern — had a long and winding road to the Octagon, but it ultimately didn’t lead to success. Trocoli (12-7) originally earned a UFC contract on Season 3 of Contender Series in 2019, only to be released weeks later after failing an in-competition drug test .