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The former UFC heavyweight king was stopped by Robelis Despaigne 2:59 into the opening round of their main card bout at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. It was dos Santos’ first appearance since winning the Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA heavyweight crown with a stoppage of Alan Belcher in March 2024. As a result of the knockout, “Cigano” will need neurological clearance before he can return to active competition. At a minimum, he is suspended 45 days with 30 days no contact.
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The California State Athletic Commission recently released a full list of medical suspensions from the event. Everyone on the card — including main event competitors Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano — received at least a seven-day mandatory suspension.
Two other fighters from MVP “Rousey vs. Carano” received six-month terms, pending medical clearance: Nate Diaz (possible left finger fracture) and Jefferson Creighton (left knee pain).
MVP ‘Rousey vs. Carano’ Medical Suspensions
Nate Diaz: 180-day suspension or cleared by a physician for possible fracture to left hand finger. 60-day suspension or cleared by a physician for lacerations to scalp and forehead. 45-day suspension with 30 days no contact without exception.
Mike Perry: 45-day suspension, 30 days no contact
Philipe Lins: 45-day suspension, 30 days no contact
Kenneth Cross: 45 day suspension, 30 days no contact
Junior dos Santos: Indefinite suspension pending neurological clearance. 45 day suspension, 30 days no contact without exception
Jake Babian: 60-day suspension or cleared by a physician for laceration to left side of his head. 45-day suspension, 30 days no contact
Phumi Nkuta: 45-day suspension, 30 days no contact
Jefferson Creighton: 180 day suspension or cleared by an orthopedist for left knee pain. 45 day suspension, 30 days no contact
Albert Morales: 45-day suspension, 30 days no contact
This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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