Robert Whittaker has fired back at the UFC 329 broadcast team after they mocked his weight during his main-card bout on 18 October 2025. The Australian middleweight posted a sharp response on social media, asking if he looked that out of shape.
What happened on the night?
Whittaker stepped into the cage at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on 18 October 2025 for a middleweight bout. During the broadcast, the commentary team made remarks about his physique, describing him as “fat.” The fight itself ended in a majority draw after five rounds, with one judge scoring it 48-47 for Whittaker, another 47-48 for his opponent, and the third calling it a 47-47 draw.
Why it matters for Robert Whittaker
Whittaker’s response came within hours of the broadcast, posting on X: “Did I look that out of shape?” He tagged the commentary team and added a flexing emoji. The post quickly drew thousands of likes and retweets, with fans rallying behind the former UFC middleweight champion. For Whittaker, the moment underscores how fighters absorb every word during a live broadcast—even when the comments stray from the action.
What comes next?
Whittaker remains on the UFC roster with a 24-7 record. His next fight has not been officially announced, though middleweight matchups are always in play. The Australian has said he plans to keep competing at the highest level. The commentary debate, meanwhile, has already sparked calls for tighter broadcast guidelines around fighter commentary.