UFC 325: Kiwi Fighter Tau Misses Weight, Contract Fight Canceled

A major turn of events has taken place ahead of UFC 325, which is set to occur on February 1, 2026, at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. Kiwi fighter Aaron Tau has unfortunately missed weight, leading to the cancellation of his scheduled bout. This setback jeopardizes his ambition to secure a coveted UFC contract.

UFC 325: Aaron Tau’s Weight Miss and Its Consequences

The incident unfolded during the early morning weigh-in, where commentators Robert Whittaker, Chris Weidman, and Michael Chiesa discussed the implications of Tau’s struggles. Allegations surfaced that Tau may have improperly influenced the scale readings by resting his arms on the curtain. This raised significant questions regarding his intentions.

This marks the second chance for Tau to earn a UFC contract, following a previous defeat against Elijah Smith in the Dana White’s Contender Series held in 2024. After that loss, Tau made the decision to drop to the flyweight division. Remarkably, this was his first failure to make the weight, although he had competed successfully in this category before.

Impact on Tau’s Career

The missed weight has serious implications for Tau’s future in the UFC. Commentator Michael Chiesa expressed his concerns, stating, “This is unfortunate for him, especially since he had made weight in prior fights.” Chiesa noted that failing to meet the weight requirement could critically hinder Tau’s chances of advancing in the UFC, especially considering Dana White’s previous disapproval of his performance against Smith. He emphasized, “He needed to make the weight and perform exceptionally to impress the UFC.”

Despite Tau’s unfortunate setback, his teammates from the City Kickboxing gym will still compete in the event. Bantamweight fighter Lawrence Lui aims for a UFC contract, while middleweight Cameron Rowston seeks to secure another victory in front of a supportive home crowd.

Event Details

UFC 325 promises an exciting lineup, featuring some of the sport’s top athletes. The main card includes:

• 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 will witness exciting matchups, including:

• Junior Tafa vs. Billy Elekana in light heavyweight
• Cam Rowston vs. Cody Brundage in middleweight

With Tau’s fight now removed from the card, the focus will shift to the other fighters, all eager to showcase their skills in pursuit of UFC contracts and rankings at UFC 325.