MVP MMA 1 medical suspensions: Junior dos Santos suspended indefinitely following nasty knockout

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MAY 16: Junior dos Santos reacts after being knocked out in his heavyweight bout against Robelis Despaigne during the main card of Netflix's Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano at Intuit Dome on May 16, 2026 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Netflix) | Getty Images for Netflix

The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) has released its full list of medical suspensions stemming from MVP MMA 1: “Rousey vs. Carano,” which took place this past weekend (Sat., May 16, 2026) inside Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California.

And while several fighters received standard precautionary suspensions, former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Heavyweight champion Junior dos Santos drew the most concerning medical outcome of the night.

Following his brutal knockout loss to Robelis Despaigne on the Netflix main card (watch highlights), “Cigano” was handed an indefinite suspension pending neurological clearance.

Meanwhile, MMA legend Nate Diaz received a six-month suspension after reportedly suffering a broken finger during his bloody TKO loss to Mike Perry in the co-main event.

Complete MVP MMA 1 medical suspensions (courtesy of MMAFighting) are listed below:

Ronda Rousey: Seven-day mandatory suspension
Gina Carano: Seven-day mandatory suspension
Nate Diaz: 180-day suspension unless cleared by physician for possible fracture in left-hand finger; 60-day suspension unless cleared for scalp and forehead lacerations; 45 days suspended with 30 days no contact
Mike Perry: 45-day suspension, 30 days no contact
Francis Ngannou: Seven-day mandatory suspension
Philipe Lins: 45-day suspension, 30 days no contact
Salahdine Parnasse: Seven-day mandatory suspension
Kenneth Cross: 45-day suspension, 30 days no contact
Junior dos Santos: Indefinite suspension pending neurological clearance; 45-day suspension with 30 days no contact
Robelis Despaigne: Seven-day mandatory suspension
Namo Fazil: Seven-day mandatory suspension
Jake Babian: 60-day suspension unless cleared for head laceration; 45 days suspended with 30 days no contact Adriano Moraes: Seven-day mandatory suspension
Phumi Nkuta: 45-day suspension, 30 days no contact
Jason Jackson: Seven-day mandatory suspension
Jefferson Creighton: 180-day suspension unless cleared by orthopedist for left knee pain; 45 days suspended with 30 days no contact
David Mgoyan: Seven-day mandatory suspension
Albert Morales: 45-day suspension, 30 days no contact
Aline Pereira: Seven-day mandatory suspension
Jade Masson-Wong: Seven-day mandatory suspension
Brandon Jenkins: Seven-day mandatory suspension
Chris Avila: Seven-day mandatory suspension

Just a quick reminder: Fighters often return to action much quicker once doctors give them the green light. The lengthy suspensions are just a precaution in most cases. In addition, not all injuries are recorded during the post-fight examination and often times surface in follow-up tests.

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For complete ‘Rousey vs. Carano’ fight card results, coverage, and highlights click HERE.

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