Jan Blachowicz has suffered a torn meniscus, resulting in the cancellation of his scheduled bout with Bogdan Guskov at UFC 328 on May 9. The injury forces Blachowicz out of what was expected to be a rematch between the two light heavyweights. No details were provided about the severity of the tear or expected recovery timeline. UFC 328 will need to find a replacement fight or remove the bout from the card entirely. This represents a significant setback for both fighters' plans.
Jan Blachowicz has been forced out of his scheduled light heavyweight bout against Bogdan Guskov at UFC 328 on May 9 after suffering a torn meniscus, leaving the card without the matchup.
Blachowicz, 43, is one of the most decorated fighters in the 205-pound division. The Polish veteran carries a professional record of 29-11-2 and currently holds the number-five ranking at light heavyweight. Standing six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach, the former champion fights out of an orthodox stance and lands 3.44 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy. He also contributes on the ground, averaging 1.03 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Guskov, nicknamed Czarevitch, entered the bout ranked tenth in the light heavyweight division with a record of 18-3-1. The 33-year-old from Uzbekistan stands six-foot-three with a 76-inch reach and is a high-output striker, landing 4.44 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy. He averages 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes, though he records zero takedowns per 15 minutes, suggesting a guard-heavy ground game rather than a wrestling-based approach.
No details have been disclosed regarding the severity of the tear or an expected recovery timeline for Blachowicz.
Why it matters
- Blachowicz, ranked fifth, loses a chance to climb back toward title contention at 43 years old
- Guskov, ranked tenth, misses an opportunity to vault past a veteran name and strengthen his divisional standing
- The UFC must now find a replacement bout or remove the fight from the UFC 328 card entirely
- The cancellation is described as a rematch, meaning unfinished business between the two fighters remains unresolved
Saturday, May 9, 2026
