Curtis Blaydes sustained multiple facial fractures during his fight at UFC 327 in Miami, including a broken orbital bone and a broken nose. After being evaluated at a local hospital, Blaydes was released and cleared to travel home to Colorado where he will continue his recovery. The report, sourced from Mike Bohn, does not specify which opponent inflicted the injuries or the outcome of the fight. No timeline for Blaydes' return has been announced.
Curtis Blaydes suffered multiple facial fractures during his bout at UFC 327 in Miami on April 11, including a broken orbital bone and a broken nose, according to a report from Mike Bohn.
Blaydes, 35, was taken to a local hospital following the fight and subsequently evaluated and cleared to travel back to his home state of Colorado, where he will continue his recovery. No timetable for his return to competition has been announced.
Known as "Razor," the 193 cm heavyweight enters this injury layoff ranked fourth in the UFC's heavyweight division and carrying a professional record of 19-6-0. Fighting out of Elevation Fight Team, the American has long been regarded as one of the more technically complete big men in the sport. He lands 3.56 significant strikes per minute at a 50 percent striking accuracy rate, and his wrestling is a constant threat — averaging 5.38 takedowns per 15 minutes, among the highest figures in the heavyweight division.
Why it matters
- Blaydes is ranked fourth at heavyweight, so any extended absence could affect his positioning in a division where activity matters
- A broken orbital bone typically requires several weeks of medical clearance before contact training can resume, making his return timeline difficult to project
- His high takedown volume makes him a unique matchup challenge for anyone near the top of the division, and the heavyweight rankings could shift while he is sidelined
Saturday, April 11, 2026
