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Robert Whittaker has pushed back at Joe Rogan and other commentators who questioned his physical condition during his fight with Nikita Krylov. Whittaker explained that visible bloating the night of the bout was due to water retention from salt intake, and that his abs were clearly defined the day before. He acknowledged a slow start, attributing it to nerves affecting the first round, but noted he found his rhythm as the fight progressed. Whittaker was particularly critical of Rogan's on-air comments describing his body as "soft" and "swollen" and suggesting he was carrying too much fat and needed better conditioning.
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The latest UFC rankings update sees Paddy Pimblett return to the lightweight top five and Brandon Royval re-enter the flyweight top three. Mario Bautista climbs to fourth in the bantamweight division, while Robert Whittaker enters the light heavyweight top 15 at No. 12. Nikita Krylov drops to 15th in the light heavyweight rankings as Alonzo Menifield falls out of the top 15 entirely, and Wang Cong rises to eighth in the women's strawweight division.
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Paddy Pimblett+3Robert Whittaker has publicly responded to Joe Rogan after Rogan questioned his physique following Whittaker's weigh-in of 230 pounds at UFC 329. Whittaker addressed the remarks directly, pushing back on the scrutiny surrounding his weight.
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Robert Whittaker made his light heavyweight debut at UFC 329 and says the experience felt familiar to his time competing at middleweight. The former champion offered his assessment of how the step up in weight class played out on fight night.
Robert WhittakerRobert Whittaker earned Celebration of the Night honours at UFC 329, as voted by fans. The recognition caps another prominent night for the former middleweight champion.
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Robert Whittaker picked up a big victory at UFC 329, earning widespread recognition following his win. The new light heavyweight drew praise from notable figures, including the UFC's Chief Business Officer.
Robert WhittakerRobert Whittaker has a professional MMA record of 28-9-0 (wins-losses-draws).
Robert Whittaker does not have a fight currently scheduled.
Robert Whittaker is 35 years old, born December 20, 1990.
Robert Whittaker stands 183 cm (6'0") tall, with a 185 cm (73") reach.
Robert Whittaker is from Australia and competes in the Middleweight division.
Robert Whittaker is ranked #6 in the UFC Middleweight division.
Robert Whittaker is known as "The Reaper".
Robert Whittaker last fought on July 11, 2026 at UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2, defeating Nikita Krylov by KO/TKO in round 3.
Robert Whittaker lost to Reinier de Ridder by split decision at UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder on July 26, 2025. The official scorecards were Ben Cartlidge 48-47, Mike Bell 47-48, David Lethaby 48-47 (winner's score first).
Robert Whittaker defeated Paulo Costa by unanimous decision at UFC 298: Volkanovski vs. Topuria on February 17, 2024. The official scorecards were Ron McCarthy 29-28, Eliot Kelly 29-28, Mike Bell 30-27 (winner's score first).
Robert Whittaker is a 35-year-old Middleweight fighter, ranked #6, with a 28-9-0 record. Last fought July 2026.