UFC Blunder Exposed as Fan Informs Fighter of Roster Cut

Bruna Brasil got some unexpected—and quite shocking—news this week, not from the UFC, but from a fan. Following her recent loss, Brasil was scrolling through her Instagram comments only to find out that she had been dropped from the UFC roster.

A user pointed it out casually, prompting a surprised response from the strawweight, who appeared completely unaware of the situation.

“UFC removed u from the roster ,” marioeg93 commented, expecting Bruna Brasil to clear the air on the situation.

However, the comment took her by surprise instead.

“@marioeg93, really?” she commented back, only to get a simple confirmation of the news again from Mario.

Bruna Brasil found out from a fan in her Instagram comments that she had been released from the UFC

It appears that nobody contacted her pic.twitter.com/tRFRLQY4J2

— ACD MMA (@acdmma_) April 2, 2026

The exchange quickly caught attention, raising questions about how the news was delivered—or not delivered.

The situation comes just days after Brazil’s defeat to Alexia Thainara at UFC Seattle. The loss dropped her UFC record to 3-5, with the majority of her fights going the distance. Despite moments of success, particularly a late surge in the third round, Thainara dominated the bout, winning via unanimous decision.

The 32-year-old had been a part of the Dana White-led promotion since 2022, and he was one of the early representatives of The Fighting Nerds camp in the promotion. While she showed durability and consistency throughout her run, the results didn’t always go her way, eventually leading to her unexpected exit.

However, what has drawn more attention than the release itself is the manner in which it seemingly unfolded. Fighters getting cut from the roster isn’t uncommon, but learning about it through social media comments rather than direct communication is unusual—and has left fans doubting the process.

Bruna Brasil’s chapter may have closed quietly inside the Octagon, but outside it, the way it ended has sparked a much louder conversation. And now, many fans would be interested to find out if the other fighters cut off by the promotion received the notification of release, or if they will also have to rely on their comment section to get the bad news.

UFC parts ways with 2 other fighters

Bruna Brasil’s situation has grabbed attention due to how it unfolded; she wasn’t the only one shown the door. The UFC also let go of Antonio Trocoli and Luana Carolina, making this a broader round of roster cuts rather than an isolated case.

Trocoli’s exit came after a rocky run inside the Octagon, with results that never quite went his way. With 0 wins and 4 losses in the UFC, leaving little room for recovery. Despite flashes of potential being visible early in his career, he was unable to translate that into sustained success at the highest level.

Luana Carolina’s situation, however, unfolded differently. Despite having a somewhat stronger record in the promotion with 6 wins and 4 losses, repeated weight issues—including an 8-pound weight miss that led to the cancellation of her bantamweight clash with Melissa Mullins—were ultimately costly.

The departures of the trio show the ruthless nature of the roster. Whether it’s results, discipline, or circumstances, the margin for error is tiny—and, as Bruna Brasil’s case showed, sometimes even the communication around those decisions can become part of the story.

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