NSAC considers withholding purses of UFC 329 stars for cage celebrations
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:50 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

The Nevada State Athletic Commission will hold disciplinary hearings on August 30 for Paddy Pimblett, Max Holloway, and Gable Steveson. The UFC fighters exited the cage after their victories at UFC 329 last month, which could result in their purses being withheld or fines imposed. Analyst Michael Bisping criticized the commission's rule regarding post-fight celebrations, calling it "utterly ridiculous" and likening it to a money grab. Bisping shared his own positive experiences celebrating in the UFC, questioning the logic behind penalizing similar actions in MMA.
- •NSAC hearings set for August 30 regarding UFC 329 fighters
- •Pimblett, Holloway, and Steveson face potential fines
- •Bisping criticizes the rule as unnecessary and punitive
- •Celebrations on cage tops lead to scrutiny from the commission
- 12:50 PMYahoo Sports — Analyst: NSAC withholding purses of UFC 329 stars is 'absolute dogsh*t'
""This is utterly ridiculous. I hate this rule."
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