Curtis Blaydes suffers orbital and nasal fractures at UFC 327

Curtis Blaydes sustained a broken orbital bone and broken nose in his fight at UFC 327 in Miami. He has been released from the hospital and will travel home to Colorado to continue his recovery. The injuries represent significant damage from the bout against Josh Hawkit. Blaydes was cleared to leave Miami's medical facilities but will require further treatment and healing time in Colorado. The fractures will likely keep him sidelined for several months as he recovers from the facial injuries.