Curtis Blaydes suffers orbital and nose fractures at UFC 327

Curtis Blaydes sustained multiple facial fractures following his fight at UFC 327 in Miami, including a broken orbital bone and a broken nose. According to MikeBohn, Blaydes has been released from the hospital and will travel home to Colorado to begin his recovery. The extent of the injuries will likely require significant time away from competition as the orbital and nasal fractures heal. These types of injuries typically necessitate several months of recovery before a fighter can resume full training and competition.