The world of MMA is buzzing with speculation surrounding UFC strawweight contender Mackenzie Dern and her second marriage to Antonio “Malvado” Trocoli da Silveira Filho. Rumors of a split intensified after a recent incident involving Trocoli and Dern’s first husband, Wesley Santos, escalated into a public altercation that ended with Trocoli’s arrest.
The Arrest That Sparked the Buzz
On October 4, 2024, Trocoli was arrested by the Huntington Beach Police Department for misdemeanor battery after an incident involving Santos, who accused Trocoli of attacking him during a custody exchange. According to Santos, Trocoli had a history of threatening behavior and had previously sent messages through their daughter, Moa, that raised alarm bells.
Santos detailed the incident, stating he was on his way home from dropping off Moa at school when Trocoli allegedly emerged from a white car, punched him, and fled. Witnesses and video evidence reportedly corroborated Santos’ claims, leading to Trocoli’s arrest. Marriage was officially confirmed in Santos’ statement.
“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.”
As of now, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office has not filed formal charges, citing the ongoing review of the case.
Social Media Silence and Deleted Posts
Adding fuel to the fire, Dern and Trocoli have unfollowed each other on social media and removed all posts featuring the other. This digital erasure has led fans and insiders to speculate that their relationship may be over.
Despite the controversy, Dern remains focused on her UFC career. She is scheduled to face Amanda Ribas in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC Tampa on December 14, a matchup recently confirmed by the promotion. However, the personal turmoil could potentially impact her preparations for the fight.
A finalização de 🇺🇸 Tresean Gore sobre 🇧🇷 Antonio Trócoli no UFC, agora há pouco, em Las Vegas. #UFCBR #UFCVegas100pic.twitter.com/3YfrVlyWUw
— MMA Melotto (@MMAmelotto) November 9, 2024
A Chaotic Journey for Trocoli
Trocoli’s MMA career has been as tumultuous as his personal life. His rollercoaster journey with the UFC began with a win on Dana White’s Contender Series, only to be derailed by a failed PED test. Despite being cut multiple times and withdrawing from several, he continued to claw his way back, demonstrating resilience that some have called admirable, while others see it as reckless.
Most recently, Trocoli suffered a quick loss to Tresean Gore via standing choke at UFC Fight Night 247 just weeks after his arrest. This marked another low point in a career riddled with missed opportunities and setbacks.
A Rebound Marriage?
Questions about the stability of Dern and Trocoli’s relationship have swirled since its inception. According to Popular MMA fan account Borracinha Depot, Dern married Trocoli shortly after her divorce, a timeline that some fans have described as rushed, suggesting it lacked the foundation to withstand the pressures of public scrutiny and personal drama.
For now, both Dern and Trocoli remain silent on the matter, leaving fans and the MMA community to speculate about the future of their marriage—and what it might mean for their respective careers.
UPDATE:
Dern and Trocoli have re followed each other since but Trocoli seems to be taking a step back from the public life and has been absent from Dern’s corner in her showing against Amanda Ribas.
