Chris Weidman, Dustin Poirier, and Jorge Masvidal discussed their various injuries and surgeries in a candid conversation. Weidman detailed the titanium rod inserted into his leg after his fracture, while Poirier revealed he had two nose surgeries and that a third was avoided because he feared losing blood supply to his nose entirely. Poirier also noted that his nose contains a septal cartilage graft from a donor, and Masvidal added that he suffered a significant nasal deviation of his own.
Chris Weidman, Dustin Poirier, and Jorge Masvidal sat down for a candid conversation about the physical toll their careers have taken, sharing details of surgeries and injuries accumulated over years of high-level competition.
Weidman, 42, spoke openly about the titanium rod surgeons inserted into his leg following his well-documented fracture. The Serra-Longo Fight Team product carries a 16-8 professional record and stands six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach. A former middleweight champion known for strong grappling, he averages 3.27 takedowns per 15 minutes across his career.
Poirier, 37, offered perhaps the most striking medical detail of the discussion. The American Top Team southpaw revealed he has undergone two separate nose surgeries and came close to requiring a third — a procedure he ultimately avoided out of concern that it could cut off blood supply to his nose entirely. He also disclosed that a septal cartilage graft from a donor now forms part of his nasal structure. Poirier holds a 30-10 record and lands 5.24 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy, making his nose a frequent target throughout a long and active career.
Masvidal, 41, added to the conversation by describing a significant nasal deviation of his own. The Gamebred veteran carries a 35-17 record and has built a reputation as one of the sport's most seasoned strikers, averaging 4.05 significant strikes per minute at 47 percent accuracy.
Why it matters
- The conversation highlights the cumulative physical cost of long UFC careers, particularly for fighters who have competed at the highest levels for well over a decade.
- Weidman, Poirier, and Masvidal collectively represent three distinct divisions and three different injury profiles, underscoring how broadly these risks apply across the sport.
- Poirier's account of avoiding a third nose surgery due to vascular risk adds rare medical transparency to public discussion of fighter health.
