Robert 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.
Robert Whittaker took home Celebration of the Night honours at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026, with fans voting the Australian veteran as the evening's standout performer.
Whittaker, known as "The Reaper," enters this stretch of his career as one of the most decorated middleweights in UFC history. The 35-year-old Sydney product carries a record of 28 wins and 9 losses and currently sits ranked sixth in the middleweight division. A former middleweight champion, he stands six feet tall with a 73-inch reach and fights out of an orthodox stance under PMA Super Martial Arts. His output remains among the more impressive in the 185-pound weight class, averaging 4.41 significant strikes landed per minute at a 43 percent striking accuracy rate.
Why it matters
- Whittaker's fan-voted recognition reinforces his standing as one of the division's most compelling performers despite sitting outside the top five
- At 35, he continues to deliver performances that resonate with audiences, keeping him relevant in a competitive middleweight landscape
- A strong showing at UFC 329 could support a push back toward the title picture from his current sixth-ranked position
Saturday, July 11, 2026
