Overview
- On July 12 at UFC 329 the three fighters climbed or left the cage during post‑fight celebrations, conduct Nevada regulators have flagged as a rule violation.
- The Nevada State Athletic Commission listed Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett and Gable Steveson for disciplinary hearings on Friday, Aug. 21, with the matters scheduled for the commission's next Wednesday meeting.
- The NSAC has already withheld portions of the fighters’ disclosed purses pending the hearings and can convert those withholdings into fines under its rules.
- Past Nevada precedent gives a clear benchmark: Diego Lopes had $5,000 withheld at UFC 300 and ultimately paid a $2,500 fine for scaling the cage.
- Responses have split between calls to change the rule and acceptance of enforcement — Pimblett’s manager called the rule outdated while Steveson apologized and said his situation is being handled — and the hearings could prompt renewed debate over safety, liability and how commissions police celebrations.