UFC Releases Aaron Tau After UFC 325 Weigh-In Controversy

Overview

• The promotion cut ties with Tau after last week’s weigh-in incident, a development first reported by MMAecosystem and confirmed by MMA Fighting and MMAmania.
• At the Sydney official weigh-ins, Tau initially registered about 122.5 pounds while using the privacy box but measured 129 pounds on a re-weigh without it, leading to the bout’s cancellation.
• Officials noticed the irregular reading and directed the re-weigh, which nullified the earlier result and removed Tau from the event.
• Despite broadcast comments suggesting a later date, the UFC will not rebook Tau for the Road to UFC flyweight final and has taken him out of consideration.
• Yin Shuai, who lost to Tau in the RTU semifinals, is expected to receive a renewed opportunity and is reported as a likely opponent for Namsrai Batbayar later this year.