Curtis Blaydes suffers orbital and nose fractures at UFC 327

Curtis Blaydes sustained multiple facial injuries in his bout at UFC 327, including a broken orbital bone and a broken nose. Following medical evaluation at a Miami hospital, Blaydes was discharged and cleared to travel home to Colorado where he will continue his recovery. The injuries occurred during his fight at the event. The extent of the damage will require a recovery period before Blaydes can return to training and competition.