Curtis Blaydes Suffers Orbital and Nasal Fractures at UFC 327

Curtis Blaydes sustained a fractured orbital bone and broken nose in his fight at UFC 327, according to reports from Mike Bohn. The heavyweight contender was released from a Miami hospital following medical evaluation and treatment. Blaydes will travel home to Colorado to continue his recovery. The injuries explain the significant facial damage he displayed on social media following the bout. The severity of the fractures will likely require an extended recovery period before he can return to competition.