Curtis Blaydes posted on social media showing the condition of his face following his bout against Josh Hewitt at UFC 327. The post, which received supportive reactions from fans calling him a warrior, revealed the visible damage sustained during the heavyweight contest. Blaydes suffered a broken orbital bone and broken nose in the fight, according to later reports. He was released from a Miami hospital and will return home to Colorado to recover. This marks a difficult setback for the heavyweight contender who had been looking to rebound in the division.
UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026
