Overview
- The Nevada State Athletic Commission has listed Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett and Gable Steveson for disciplinary hearings and is withholding portions of their UFC 329 purses pending those hearings.
- The action is tied to the fighters climbing on or exiting the cage during post‑fight celebrations, a conduct Nevada rules prohibit even though the Unified Rules of MMA do not explicitly ban it.
- Paddy Pimblett’s manager publicly called the rule outdated, Gable Steveson apologized and said he expects the matter to be resolved quickly, and commentators including Daniel Cormier criticized the enforcement as excessive.
- Recent Nevada cases provide a practical benchmark: fighters who scaled or left the cage have had show money withheld and later paid modest fines, commonly reported around $2,500 after initial withholdings.
- The commission will decide the final penalties at its next meeting, a ruling that could reaffirm current practice, prompt calls for regulatory change, and affect how fighters celebrate at future events.