Hio story ya alpha-hood destabilized him. During that debate someone must have said something that stung. It's tempting to believe he has an insecurity on the home-front and that's why the wheels went off the rails somewhere during that debate. If I were him I'd take time off and address whatever it is that stung and improve on it. Offence may be the best defence, but it only hides your weaknesses for so long.
Also, that tummy. No self respecting man should be walking around looking 9 months pregnant.