UFC 329: Nevada Commission Withholds Paddy Pimblett's Purse After Cage-Climb Celebration
LONDON — The Nevada State Athletic Commission has withheld Paddy Pimblett's fight purse from UFC 329 and scheduled disciplinary proceedings against the Liverpool lightweight, according to GiveMeSport, because he climbed the octagon fence after his victory.
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Thu, 27 August 2026 · 1 min read
LONDON — The Nevada State Athletic Commission has withheld Paddy Pimblett's fight purse from UFC 329 and scheduled disciplinary proceedings against the Liverpool lightweight, according to GiveMeSport, because he climbed the octagon fence after his victory.
Pimblett submitted France's Benoit Saint-Denis in just 52 seconds at UFC 329, with referee Marc Goddard stopping the contest after a neck attack. Under Nevada regulations, fighters may not scale or leave the cage following a bout, and the commission can withhold pay pending a hearing when they do.
## Pimblett among three fighters facing hearings
The commission has also summoned fellow UFC 329 competitors Max Holloway and Gable Steveson for disciplinary proceedings linked to post-fight conduct, multiple outlets reported. The amount of Pimblett's purse being held has not been publicly confirmed (Unverified).
His manager, Graham Boylan, criticised the policy, telling MMA Junkie the rule serves no useful purpose and urging regulators to apply common sense. There is precedent: Diego Lopes had $5,000 of his UFC 300 show money withheld in 2024 and was later fined $2,500, per GiveMeSport.
UFC 329 produced 11 finishes across 14 bouts, including eight first-round stoppages; Pimblett received a $100,000 fight-night bonus.
**Sources:** givemesport.com
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