Curtis Blaydes suffers orbital and nose fractures at UFC 327

Curtis Blaydes sustained multiple facial fractures following his fight at UFC 327 in Miami. Medical evaluation confirmed he suffered both an orbital bone fracture and a broken nose. Blaydes has been released from the hospital in Miami and will travel home to Colorado for recovery. The extent of the injuries and expected recovery timeline have not been disclosed. These types of facial fractures typically require several weeks to months of healing before a fighter can return to training and competition.