UFC 325: Kiwi Tau Misses Weight, UFC Contract Fight Canceled
The UFC Road to UFC has recently encountered unexpected hurdles, particularly for fighter Aaron Tau, who missed weight ahead of his critical match. This incident ultimately led to the cancellation of his bout, jeopardizing his chances of securing a UFC contract.
UFC 325: Aaron Tau’s Weight Miss and Its Consequences
During the UFC Morning Weigh-in show, commentators including Robert Whittaker, Chris Weidman, and Michael Chiesa analyzed the situation. They speculated that Tau may have manipulated the scales by resting his arms on the curtain, raising eyebrows regarding his intentions.
This was Tau’s second opportunity to earn a UFC contract, following his previous defeat against Elijah Smith in the Dana White’s Contender Series in 2024. After that loss, the fighter moved down to flyweight, marking this incident as the first time he failed to make weight, despite previously competing successfully in this category.
Impact on Tau’s Career
Chiesa expressed concern about the implications of Tau’s missed weight. “This is unfortunate for him, especially since he had made weight in prior fights,” he noted. The loss could significantly hinder Tau’s potential to progress within the UFC, especially given Dana White’s disapproval of his previous performance against Smith.
“He needed to make the weight and perform exceptionally to impress the UFC,” Chiesa added. Despite the setback, Tau’s teammates from the City Kickboxing gym will still participate in the event. Bantamweight Lawrence Lui will battle for a UFC contract, while middleweight Cameron Rowston seeks another victory in front of a home crowd.
Details of the UFC 325 Event
UFC 325 is scheduled for February 1, 2026, at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. The main card features:
- Main Event: Alexander Volkanovski (c) vs. Diego Lopes for the UFC Featherweight Championship
- Dan Hooker (6) vs. Benoit Saint Denis (8) in a lightweight clash
- Rafael Fiziev (9) vs. Mauricio Ruffy (14) in another lightweight bout
- Tai Tuivasa (12) vs. Tallison Teixeira (15) in heavyweight action
- Quillan Salkilld vs. Jamie Mullarkey in lightweight
The preliminary card includes matches such as Junior Tafa vs. Billy Elekana in light heavyweight and Cam Rowston vs. Cody Brundage in middleweight.
With Tau’s fight off the card, the focus shifts to the remaining fighters eager to show their prowess in pursuit of UFC contracts and rankings at the event.
