Physical: Asia star Robert Whittaker welcomes baby girl Azura as castmates flood his Instagram with congratulations

Former Physical: Asia and UFC competitor Robert Whittaker shared that his baby girl, Azura, has just arrived, and waves of warm wishes flooded in fast from teammates, fighters, and followers across platforms.

In a post on Instagram this Sunday, Whittaker showed a soft moment - his wife cradling their new baby in a hospital bed - with just a short note underneath:

“Just completed the set. Azura 29/11/25.”

The announcement confirms that Whittaker and his partner have welcomed a baby girl into their family.

The outpouring of support came quickly. Multiple athletes and former Physical: Asia contestants responded to the news with celebratory messages.

Eloni Vunakece, his teammate from Physical: Asia, wrote,

“Congrats guys! Azura welcome to team Hoju Sophia you are a special human! Built different can’t wait to meet her!”

Another teammate, Alexandra Milne wrote,

"Omg! Another one for the tribe! You know are the most beautiful people ad we se eso happy for you. Cannot wait to see baby number 6 Sophia I think you are so incredible! You are an amazing woman and sending lote of hugs to you"

Katelin Van Zyl simply wrote:

CONGRATS GUYS 

Other castmates, such as Robyn and Lara from Team Philippines, also congratulated him on the occasion.

The flood of congratulatory comments underscores the strong sense of community that has come to define the show’s extended cast, even off-screen.

Physical: Asia — From the arena to family life

Robert Whittaker earned his place on Physical: Asia as a former mixed martial artist with a track record of high-intensity competition and elite athleticism.

Whittaker’s participation placed him among such elite company, but the announcement of Azura’s birth marks a distinct transition — from public competition to personal milestones.

His Instagram post makes clear that this chapter of his life is deeply private yet shared publicly through social media, inviting both support and attention from fans and fellow castmates.

According to fan-run discussions and forums on social platforms, Whittaker’s journey resonates with many former contestants who have since moved on from the pressures of athletic performance to personal stability.

On Reddit’s fan communities discussing Physical: 100 and related spin-offs, some users already list Whittaker under “Team Australia,” noting his MMA background and commenting on how his narrative has matured over the years.

While Physical: Asia demands strength and competition, moments like these — of family and new beginnings — remind followers that even the toughest athletes have lives beyond the challenges they face on screen.

Congratulations flood in: Castmates, fans, and the social media wave

Within hours of Whittaker’s announcement, congratulations poured in. Former Physical: Asia contestants — many of whom built camaraderie during grueling challenges — took to comment sections and direct messages to share their joy.

One by one, fellow athletes and reality-TV competitors added their comments, many of them instantly recognized by fans who follow the show’s extended circle.

Several major MMA names also congratulated Whittaker, highlighting the strong support from across the global MMA community. The names including, 

• Roy Nelson (@roynelsonmma), a former UFC heavyweight knockout artist


• Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson (@wonderboy), one of the UFC’s most renowned strikers


• John Wayne Parr (@johnwayneparr), legendary Muay Thai world champion


• Bas Rutten (@basruttenmma), former UFC heavyweight champion and MMA pioneer


• Jens Pulver (@jenspulver), the UFC’s first-ever lightweight champion


• Bec Rawlings (@rowdybec), a former UFC and BKFC fighter 

Fans, too, joined the chorus. Comments ranged from simple “Congratulations!” to more heartfelt reflections: “Welcome to fatherhood – she’s lucky to have you,” and “Azura’s got the best papa ever.”

The huge reaction shows people aren't only backing Whittaker - there's a nod to how he has transformed: from a player, to a fighter, and lately, a dad.

Stay tuned for more updates.