The Nevada State Athletic Commission is scheduled to hold hearings Wednesday regarding the withholding of UFC 329 purses for Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett, and Gable Steveson for disciplinary reasons. No official reason has been given, though such action has historically been associated with infractions such as scaling or leaving the cage.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission is scheduled to convene hearings on Wednesday to address the withholding of fight purses for three UFC 329 competitors — Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett, and Gable Steveson — over unspecified disciplinary matters. The NSAC has not publicly stated the reasons behind the action, though historically such purse withholdings have been tied to infractions like improper scaling procedures or leaving the cage without authorization.
Holloway, 34, enters the hearing as one of the sport's most decorated lightweights. The Hawaiian fighter carries a 28-9 record and currently sits fourth in the lightweight divisional rankings and ninth in the pound-for-pound standings. Fighting out of Gracie Technics, Holloway has built his reputation on relentless volume, landing 6.92 significant strikes per minute with 48 percent accuracy over the course of his career.
Pimblett, 31, is ranked fifth in the lightweight division and represents Next Generation MMA Liverpool. The Liverpudlian holds a 24-4 record and has become one of the promotion's more prominent figures in recent years. He lands 5.48 significant strikes per minute at 52 percent accuracy and averages 1.4 submission attempts per 15 minutes, reflecting a well-rounded offensive game built around grappling threats.
Steveson, 26, is a decorated amateur wrestler making his way into professional mixed martial arts. He carries no professional record to date, and his UFC 329 appearance represented early-career territory for the American prospect.
Why it matters
- Purse withholdings by the NSAC can carry financial and reputational consequences for the fighters involved pending hearing outcomes.
- With Holloway ranked fourth at lightweight and Pimblett fifth, both fighters have divisional positioning at stake should any suspension accompany the disciplinary process.
- The lack of an official explanation from the commission leaves the precise nature of each fighter's alleged infraction unclear ahead of Wednesday's proceedings.
