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MMA·BREAKING·August 21, 2026 04:35 PM ET

Holloway, Pimblett, Steveson face UFC 329 purse hearings

Cage-scaling cases go before Nevada officials Wednesday.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 211 min read
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What happened: The cases concern post-fight cage scaling after victories at T-Mobile Arena on July 11. Paddy Pimblett’s manager, Graham Boylan, called for the rule to be changed.

Why it matters: Nevada law allows officials to withhold any portion of a contestant’s purse for rule violations, with the money held pending final action. Any penalties would reduce compensation from an event where all three fighters won.

By the numbers: Max Holloway won by first-round TKO at 1:09; Pimblett secured a technical submission at 0:52 of Round 1; Gable Steveson earned a first-round TKO at 2:32.

What to watch: Wednesday’s hearings could determine how much purse money is released and whether further discipline follows.

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