NSAC to decide whether Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett and Gable Steveson face purse penalties after UFC 329

Max Holloway’s victory at UFC 329 came with an extra question mark after Nevada State Athletic Commission officials moved to review whether disciplinary fines should be assessed. According to reporting from Yahoo Sports, the NSAC is expected to rule on Wednesday on whether Holloway, along with other fighters from the same event, will have part of their fight purse withheld.

Holloway, a former UFC featherweight champion and the promotion’s inaugural BMF title holder, earned the win over Conor McGregor at UFC 329. The commission’s process does not change the result of the fight itself, but it can affect the amount of money a fighter receives if officials determine that conduct during or around the bout warrants a penalty under athletic commission rules.

The review is not limited to Holloway. Yahoo Sports also reported that lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett and heavyweight newcomer Gable Steveson are part of the group the NSAC will consider. In events with commission involvement, it is common for multiple fighters to be evaluated together when officials believe the same general category of alleged rule issues may have come up during the night’s action.

Because the only published information in the current reporting centers on the existence of a commission review and the timing of the decision, specific details on what, exactly, each fighter is alleged to have done are not spelled out in the summary. The practical takeaway is that UFC 329’s business side is still being finalized, even after the cage action and official result announcement.

For fans, the stakes are straightforward. Fight purses are a major part of how UFC fighters are compensated, and withholding money pending a disciplinary decision is a reminder that commissions can independently evaluate behavior and procedure, separate from outcomes like knockouts, submissions, and decisions. For the athletes involved, the Wednesday ruling effectively determines whether their take-home pay from UFC 329 will be adjusted.

For the sport overall, commission scrutiny can shape how fighters pace themselves in high-emotion matchups. Holloway’s win over a major pay-per-view-level opponent like McGregor drew attention to the event, and commission action often influences how future opponents and camps plan for officiating and conduct expectations, particularly in moments that can be viewed as confrontational.

What to watch next is the NSAC decision itself. Wednesday’s outcome will clarify whether any purse amounts are ultimately held back, and whether the commission’s reasoning is tied to in-bout conduct, post-fight behavior, or another category of rule compliance.