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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Will Castle

UFC cuts fighter following controversial weigh-in episode

Aaron Tau appeared to try and cheat the scales ahead of his bout at UFC 325 - (Zuffa LLC)

The UFC has cut ties with Aaron Tau after a controversial weigh-in episode saw his debut fight in the promotion cancelled at short notice.

New Zealand fighter Tau, 32, was set to fight Namsrai Batbayar in the prelims of UFC 325 in Sydney for what was his second chance in mixed martial arts’ flagship company, having suffered a decision loss in a September 2024 bout against Elijah Smith in Dana White’s Contender Series.

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