Jan Blachowicz has suffered a torn meniscus, resulting in the cancellation of his bout against Bogdan Guskov at UFC 328 on May 9. The injury forces the Polish fighter out of what would have been a rematch. No further details about the severity of the injury or potential recovery timeline were provided in the post. UFC 328 will now need to find a replacement bout or proceed without this matchup.
Jan Blachowicz has been forced out of his scheduled UFC 328 bout against Bogdan Guskov after suffering a torn meniscus, the Polish veteran confirmed ahead of the May 9 card. The injury eliminates what would have been a rematch between the two light heavyweights, leaving the event without the matchup.
Blachowicz, 43, carries a 29-11-2 record and is ranked fifth in the light heavyweight division. The former champion from Poland stands six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach and fights out of an orthodox stance. He lands 3.44 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy, while also mixing in 1.03 takedowns per 15 minutes for WCA Fight Team.
Guskov, known as "Czarevitch," holds an 18-3-1 record and sits at number ten in the division. The 33-year-old from Uzbekistan trains with GOR MMA and stands six-foot-three with a 193-centimeter reach. He is an active offensive fighter, landing 4.17 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy, and averages 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes, though he rarely pursues takedowns.
Why it matters
- Blachowicz losing the fight removes a top-five versus top-ten matchup with clear divisional implications, as a win for either man would have strengthened their case for a title shot or title eliminator.
- At 43, Blachowicz faces increased scrutiny over recovery timelines following a meniscus tear, though no official timeline has been disclosed.
- Guskov now loses a high-profile opportunity to climb past a ranked veteran and will need a replacement opponent or a new booking to stay active.
- UFC 328 must now secure a replacement bout or restructure the card with fewer than three weeks until the event.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
