Nevada fines UFC 329 fighters for cage exit celebrations

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Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Nevada fines UFC 329 fighters for cage exit celebrations
Summary

Three fighters from UFC 329, Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett, and Gable Steveson, were fined $2,500 each by the Nevada Athletic Commission for celebrating outside the cage before the official decisions were announced. The fines were discussed at a commission meeting, where officials emphasized ongoing safety concerns stemming from past incidents, the UFC 229 brawl. The commission plans to cooperate with the UFC to enforce stricter regulations regarding outside-the-cage celebrations. Failure to improve compliance may lead to harsher penalties in the future.

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  • Fighters fined for leaving the cage at UFC 329 event.
  • Fines are $2,500 each for Holloway, Pimblett, and Steveson.
  • Commission seeks cooperation from UFC for enforcement.
  • Concerns arise from past incidents involving crowd safety.
  • Harsher penalties could follow if rules are not adhered to.
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  • 5:07 PMYahoo Sports'It just can't happen anymore': Nevada fines UFC 329 stars for celebrations
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The Nevada commission has fined three fighters for leaving the cage at UFC 329 and is asking the promotion to help crack down moving forward.

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