UFC 325 Bout Canceled Following Controversial Weigh-in Fail
UFC 325 has faced a major disruption ahead of its much-anticipated bouts, particularly due to a controversial weigh-in failure by Aaron Tau. The event is headlined by the featherweight championship rematch between Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes.
Key Fight Details
At the recent weigh-ins, both Volkanovski and Lopes met the featherweight limit. Volkanovski weighed in at 144.5 pounds, while Lopes hit the scales at 145 pounds. This rematch follows Volkanovski’s previous victory over Lopes at UFC 314, where he captured the vacant title.
- Main Event: Alexander Volkanovski (144.5 lbs) vs. Diego Lopes (145 lbs)
- Co-Main Event: Dan Hooker (155.75 lbs) vs. Benoit Saint Denis (155.75 lbs)
In addition to the championship matchup, the co-main event features lightweight fighters Dan Hooker and Benoit Saint Denis, both of whom successfully made weight using the one-pound allowance.
Aaron Tau’s Controversial Weigh-in
Among the 28 fighters, Aaron Tau’s weigh-in stood out for all the wrong reasons. Initially, Tau weighed in at 122.5 pounds, well under the flyweight limit. However, after a suspicious weighing process, he later registered 129 pounds, three pounds over the limit.
This mishap led to the cancellation of his bout against Namsrai Batbayar, which was supposed to be part of the Road to UFC flyweight tournament. This unexpected turn of events has brought significant attention to fight preparations and weigh-in protocols.
UFC 325 Main Card Weigh-In Results
| Fighter | Weight |
|---|---|
| Alexander Volkanovski | 144.5 lbs |
| Diego Lopes | 145 lbs |
| Dan Hooker | 155.75 lbs |
| Benoit Saint Denis | 155.75 lbs |
Remaining Fight Card
The preliminary and early prelim cards also featured notable fighters successfully making weight:
- Junior Tafa (205.25 lbs) vs. Billy Elekana (204 lbs)
- Cameron Rowston (184.5 lbs) vs. Cody Brundage (184.75 lbs)
- Jacob Malkoun (185.75 lbs) vs. Torrez Finney (185.75 lbs)
- Kaan Ofli (145.25 lbs) vs. Yizha (145.5 lbs)
As UFC 325 approaches, the focus will undoubtedly be on ensuring all fighters meet the necessary weight requirements and on the implications of Tau’s weigh-in on future events.
