Jan Blachowicz has announced his withdrawal from the scheduled rematch against Bogdan Guskov at UFC 328 due to a torn meniscus. The 43-year-old former light heavyweight champion made the announcement via his social media accounts. Despite the injury setback, Blachowicz insists this is not the end of his career. He stated his intention to return to competition and finish his career on his own terms.
Jan Blachowicz has pulled out of his scheduled rematch against Bogdan Guskov at UFC 328, set for May 9, after revealing he suffered a torn meniscus. The Polish veteran made the announcement through his social media channels and was clear that while the injury forces him off this card, he has no intention of retiring on someone else's terms.
Blachowicz, 43, carries a professional record of 29-11-2 and is currently ranked fifth in the light heavyweight division. The six-foot-two orthodox fighter out of WCA Fight Team is a former light heavyweight champion and remains one of the more well-rounded veterans in the 205-pound class, landing 3.44 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy while also averaging 1.03 takedowns per 15 minutes throughout his career.
His opponent, Bogdan "Czarevitch" Guskov, is a 33-year-old from Uzbekistan who sits at number ten in the light heavyweight rankings with a record of 18-3-1. The six-foot-three fighter out of GOR MMA is notably active on the feet, landing 4.17 significant strikes per minute at an impressive 55 percent accuracy, and adds a submission threat with 1.1 attempts per 15 minutes. Guskov does not pursue takedowns, making him a pure striking and grappling hybrid who relies heavily on technique over wrestling.
Why it matters
- Blachowicz's withdrawal removes a ranked top-five opponent from the card, leaving a notable gap in the light heavyweight lineup for UFC 328.
- Guskov loses an opportunity to climb from tenth to potentially crack the top five with a win over a former champion.
- The rematch carried added significance given both fighters' rankings, and its postponement stalls movement in an already competitive 205-pound division.
- Blachowicz's stated intention to return means the matchup could be rescheduled, keeping divisional positioning in flux.
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