UFC 325 Fight Canceled Following Controversial Weigh-In Failure

UFC 325 was scheduled to highlight a highly anticipated rematch between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes. However, the fight has been canceled due to a controversial weigh-in failure involving fighter Aaron Tau.

Weigh-In Controversy Leads to Cancellation

Both Volkanovski and Lopes initially made weight for their featherweight championship match, with Volkanovski at 144.5 pounds and Lopes at 145 pounds. This rematch was critical after Volkanovski won the vacant title against Lopes at UFC 314 in April. Lopes had kept his title aspirations alive with a knockout victory over Jean Silva in September.

In the co-main event, lightweights Dan Hooker and Benoit Saint Denis also weighed in successfully at 155.75 pounds, utilizing the one-pound allowance for non-title fights.

Unexpected Weight Miss by Aaron Tau

Among the 28 fighters prepared for the event, Aaron Tau stood out for an unusual and costly weigh-in. Arriving late, he faced scrutiny when his initial weigh-in showed him at 122.5 pounds, far below the flyweight limit. After a second weigh-in, he registered at 129 pounds, resulting in a 3-pound overage.

• Tau’s bout against Namsrai Batbayar was subsequently canceled due to this weight miss.
• UFC commentators debated whether Tau’s unconventional weigh-in method could have affected his results.

UFC 325 Weigh-In Results

The cancellation of the match has sparked discussions within the MMA community about the fairness of weigh-in protocols and regulations. Fans will now have to wait to see how Volkanovski and Lopes will reschedule their anticipated rematch at UFC 325.