Loophole allows Elizabeth Phillips to compete 20 days after Invicta FC 21 knockout

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Former UFC bantamweight Elizabeth Phillips (5-5) was given a 60-day medical suspension following her Invicta FC 21 knockout loss to Leah Letson. The knockout came via head kick and was called to an end by referee Mike England, January 14, 2017 in Kansas City, Missouri.

The suspension was handed down by the Office of Athletics, part of the Missouri Division of Professional Regulation. It is the responsibility of the Event’s licensed medical doctor – ringside physician to evaluate the severity of the KO and while still at the event, issue a medical suspension. Most suspensions vary between 30, 45, or 60 days. This is to assure that the fighter has time to recover from the knock out or blows suffered and be evaluated by a licensed medical doctor to assure they are able to fight again and when.

Just 20 days after the loss to Letson, Phillips then competed and won on a card in Montana. The event was held by a promotion called Excite Fight on February 3, 2017 at the Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Spokane, Washington.

Phillips took on Sarah Howell in the Conquest of the Cage main event. The event was held on land owned by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, and although there is an athletic commission in place in the state of Washington, they have no authority on tribal land.


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[leto1776]

Yeah, tribal authority doesn't have to honor state commissions' suspensions, although the that's just irresponsible.

 

[Kinger85]

not really a loophole.

And even if you are medically suspended, it is still possible to get a doctor to clear you.

 

[gimp0]

When you're getting paid pennies... you gotta fight often.

 

[lts5025]

Tribal commissions are a joke. If you think NSAC is bad, you should see the shit shows that go on at Indian casinos.

 

[Farbeyondthesun]

Tribal commissions are a joke. If you think NSAC is bad, you should see the shit shows that go on at Indian casinos.

Yeah... They had no problem allowing Tommy Morrison to fight during his comeback bid. This isn't really anything new.