UFC 325: Aaron Tau vs Namsrai Batbayar Preview & Prediction
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Road to UFC finale kicks off the night as New Zealand’s Aaron Tau meets Mongolia’s Namsrai Batbayar in flyweight early prelim opener.
Aaron Tau vs Namsrai Batbayar facts
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Where is UFC 325? Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, Australia
Where can I get tickets for UFC 325? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC 325
What TV channel is UFC 325 on? UK – TNT Sports Box Office / USA – Not televised
Where can I stream UFC 325? UK – TNT Sports subscribers who have paid for the fight can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – Paramount+ & UFC Fight Pass
UFC 325: Volkanovski vs Lopes 2 main card
Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes (Featherweight)
Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint Denis (Lightweight)
Rafael Fiziev vs Mauricio Ruffy (Lightweight)
Tai Tuivasa vs Tallison Teixeira (Heavyweight)
Quillan Salkilld vs Jamie Mullarkey (Lightweight)
UFC 325: Volkanovski vs Lopes 2 prelims
Junior Tafa vs Billy Elekana (Light Heavyweight)
Cameron Rowston vs Cody Brundage (Middleweight)
Jacob Malkoun vs Torrez Finney (Middleweight)
Jonathan Micallef vs Oban Elliott (Welterweight)
Kaan Ofli vs Yi Zha (Featherweight)
Kim Sang-wook vs Dom Mar Fan (Lightweight)
Keiichiro Nakamura vs Sebastian Szalay (Featherweight)
Sulang Rangbo vs Lawrence Lui (Bantamweight)
Aaron Tau: Experienced striker looking to spoil the party
Aaron Tau (11-1-0) enters the opening bout of UFC 325 as a 32-year-old flyweight representing New Zealand, bringing veteran composure and a striking-first approach into this Road to UFC tournament final. Tau has built his success on clean boxing, sharp counters and the ability to manage range effectively, often preferring to keep fights standing where he can dictate tempo and pick his shots. While not known as a submission hunter, he does possess enough wrestling awareness to avoid being completely dictated to on the mat.
Tau’s lone professional defeat came in 2024 on the contender series to Elijah Smith, and he has since shown steady development, particularly in his defensive discipline and fight management. His experience edge is somewhat notable in this matchup, as he has consistently fought at a measured pace rather than relying on reckless aggression. That approach could be key against a younger opponent who thrives on finishing sequences. However, Tau’s relative lack of finishing threat on the ground may limit his ability to capitalise if extended grappling exchanges arise.
Namsrai Batbayar: Explosive Mongolian finisher with a perfect stoppage rate
Namsrai Batbayar (9-1-0) arrives at just 25 years of age as one of the most exciting flyweight prospects to emerge from Mongolia. A product of Road to UFC Season Four, Batbayar has captured attention with an extraordinary finishing record: all nine of his professional wins have come inside the distance, split between four knockouts and five submissions. His style is aggressive yet calculated, blending heavy pressure on the feet with sharp transitions into grappling exchanges where he excels.
Batbayar’s lone loss came via submission, but that weakness is less likely to be exposed here against a striker-leaning opponent. He has demonstrated strong instincts when the fight hits the mat, chaining takedowns into dominant positions and attacking relentlessly for finishes. Even on the feet, Batbayar carries power and is comfortable walking opponents down, forcing them to react. His youth, athleticism and finishing mindset make him a dangerous proposition, particularly if he can impose his pace early and gradually drag the fight into deeper waters.
Aaron Tau vs Namsrai Batbayar prediction
This flyweight opener presents a classic contrast between experience and momentum. Tau’s best path lies in keeping the fight upright, maintaining distance and forcing Batbayar to work through structured striking exchanges. His composure and defensive awareness should allow him to survive early danger, but he will need to be near-perfect to prevent the fight from shifting into grappling-heavy territory.
Batbayar, by contrast, owns multiple avenues to victory. His pressure, athleticism and submission ability give him a clear edge once the fight leaves the open space. Over time, his willingness to mix striking with takedown attempts should begin to wear Tau down. Given Batbayar’s flawless finishing rate and proven ability to close the show, he appears better equipped to seize control as the fight progresses.
Prediction: Namsrai Batbayar to win
EDIT: This fight has now been cancelled after Aaron Tau was found to manipulate the scales in the weigh-in
