The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) has handed down a suspension to MMA phenom Cris “Cyborg” Santos, reportedly for testing positive for anabolic steroids prior to her bout with Hiroko Yamanaka on Dec.17.2011.

Questions have been raised regarding the legitimacy of Cyborg’s bulky frame for years, however this is the first time an official testing has confirmed those suspicions. Late last year, upcoming prospect Ronda Rousey received a bit of backlash from the community for saying she believed Cyborg would have to “get off” whatever she was on if she expected to move down to the 135 weight class and compete in the strongest women’s division on the planet. Now, those same criticizers may be biting their tongues.

Along with her suspension, Cris “Cyborg” Santos will face a $2,500 fine and her bout with Hiroko Yamanaka will be retroactively changed to a No Decision (NC). With Santos currently out of the women’s MMA picture, there are early concerns that the Strikeforce 145 lb women’s division may be in big trouble moving forward. With all the best female fighters at 135, and Santos now gone, it wouldn’t be shocking to see the two divisions merged or purged in some fashion in the near future.

As it would happen, the recent confirmation of Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha Tate now makes that contest the biggest match possible in women’s MMA, although that’s a bit of a bittersweet recognition under the circumstances.