January 9, 2026
Aaron Tau: Knocked Out in a Street Fight, Then Fought for a UFC Contract
Aaron Tau shares one of the wildest stories in Australian MMA — being knocked out in a street fight just weeks before competing on Road to UFC. Raw, honest, and unfiltered, this episode dives into chaos, consequences, and chasing the UFC dream.
Australian MMA standout Aaron Tau joins the podcast for a brutally honest conversation ahead of the Road to UFC Final in Sydney. In one of the most shocking revelations of his career, Tau opens up about being knocked out in a street fight just weeks before stepping into the cage — and still choosing to fight for a UFC contract.
We break down his mindset shift, training with Dan Hooker and the City Kickboxing crew, the danger posed by his Road to UFC opponent, and the personal battles that forced him to reset and refocus. This episode goes beyond fight hype, offering a raw look at accountability, discipline, and what it really takes to chase greatness in mixed martial arts.
If you’re a fan of Australian MMA, fight culture, or unfiltered athlete stories, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.
