'It just can't happen anymore': Nevada fines UFC 329 stars for celebrations
The Nevada commission has fined three fighters for leaving the cage at UFC 329 and is asking the promotion to help crack down moving forward.
Three UFC 329 competitors – Max Holloway, Paddy Pimblett, and Gable Steveson – are facing $2,500 fines from the Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) for their post-fight celebrations. At a board meeting on Wednesday, the commission approved the penalties for the July 11 event at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena. Fighters exited the cage before the official decision was read by Bruce Buffer.
NAC Executive Director Jeff Mullen temporarily withheld portions of their fight purses. The commission took this action following the chaos that erupted after Khabib Nurmagomedov fought Conor McGregor at UFC 229, where Nurmagomedov left the cage to attack McGregor's cornermen. The commission emphasized they want fighters to have a good time, but safety is their priority. They are seeking the UFC's cooperation in enforcing stricter penalties for such infractions.
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