UFC 325, set to take place this Saturday in Sydney, Australia, has experienced an unexpected cancellation of one of its bouts due to a weight miss by fighter Aaron Tau. During the weigh-ins held late Thursday night in the United States, 27 of the 28 fighters on the card successfully made weight, but Tau’s situation led to significant confusion and ultimately the cancellation of his fight.
Joining the Road to UFC Finals, Tau was scheduled to face Namsrai Batbayar in a flyweight matchup, which has now been scrapped. Batbayar made weight at 126 pounds, allowable as he was just a pound above the limit for their 125-pound fight. In contrast, Tau’s weigh-in process was fraught with irregularities. Weighing in last, Tau first stepped onto the scale with a makeshift black curtain box, registering a surprisingly low weight of 122.5 pounds. However, a subsequent weigh-in without the box revealed a shocking jump to 129 pounds, sparking speculation among the weigh-in show hosts—Dan Hellie, Robert Whittaker, Michael Chiesa, and Chris Weidman—about what could have transpired.
Following this incident, the UFC confirmed the cancellation of the fight. As of now, it remains unclear what the future holds for Namsrai Batbayar regarding his potential advancement in the Road to UFC tournament, whether he will receive a UFC contract by default or face a new opponent later.
The events leading to the cancellation highlight the importance of weight management in professional fighting and open discussions about the weigh-in process, which can be critical for athlete integrity and competition fairness.
Fans can stay tuned for further updates on UFC 325 and the potential rebooking of this matchup.