thanks guys. had an appointment w/sports doc, now off to see an orthopedic surgeon. he figures it needs to be operated on/fixed as wont heal right on its own. w/e the case, no punching people in the face for a while. so going to train mma to stay in shape and check that out as i already got a membership, just stick to the bjj and grappling. gonna be a while for a fight, but meh, been training for so long dont mind the break (no pun intended). next year is my year to take it all again, have little doubt as will be at the top end age of juniors. just gotta sort out the bs details first i spose.