Paddy Pimblett

Dana White has publicly backed a rule change following the Nevada State Athletic Commission's decision to withhold $2,500 from the purses of Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett, and Gable Steveson after UFC 329. The fines stemmed from the fighters leaving the Octagon to celebrate their wins, including Pimblett's 52-second choke-out of Benoit Saint-Denis. White argued that fighters who exit the cage out of excitement should not be penalised, while those who leave with violent intent toward others should face punishment.

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Charles Oliveira has no fight booked and has not yet begun negotiations with the UFC, according to his manager and head coach Diego Lima. The BMF titleholder recently returned to training following the death of teammate Allan Nascimento and is targeting a return before the end of 2026, likely on a November or December numbered event. Oliveira's preferred next fight is a rematch with lightweight champion Justin Gaethje, though Lima also identified Arman Tsarukyan and Diego Lopes as strong potential opponents if a title shot is not immediately available.

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Michael Bisping has publicly condemned the California State Athletic Commission for withholding the fight purses of Paddy Pimblett, Max Holloway, and Gable Steveson following their celebrations at UFC 329, calling the rule a 'crime'. All three fighters scaled the Octagon after their victories on July 11, mirroring a move that previously cost Diego Lopes $2,500 after UFC 300. Bisping joins Daniel Cormier in criticising the CSAC policy, with disciplinary hearings now approaching for the trio.

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Paddy Pimblett, Max Holloway, and Gable Steveson are all facing Nevada Athletic Commission disciplinary hearings after climbing the cage to celebrate their victories at UFC 329 on July 11. The commission's rules prohibit cage-scaling in Nevada, with previous violations resulting in $2,500 fines, and the trio currently have their purses withheld pending the hearings. Daniel Cormier has publicly criticised the regulation, calling it 'the most ridiculous rule in mixed martial arts' and arguing that fighters should be free to celebrate with enthusiasm.

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Paddy Pimblett has disclosed that he competed at 190 pounds during his bout with Benoit Saint Denis, well above the lightweight limit. The Liverpool fighter added that he currently walks around at 200–205 pounds and believes reaching 250 pounds would be no challenge, raising genuine questions about his long-term future at lightweight.

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