Jan Blachowicz has torn his meniscus, resulting in the cancellation of his rematch with Bogdan Guskov at UFC 328 on May 9. The injury prevents the Polish veteran from competing at the scheduled event. This marks a setback for both fighters, as their first bout generated significant interest. The UFC has not yet announced whether the fight will be rescheduled or if Guskov will receive a replacement opponent. Details about the severity of Blachowicz's injury and recovery timeline are limited.
Jan Blachowicz has been forced out of his scheduled rematch with Bogdan Guskov at UFC 328 on May 9 after suffering a torn meniscus, the UFC confirmed ahead of the event.
Blachowicz, 43, is one of the most decorated fighters in light heavyweight history. The Polish veteran carries a 29-11-2 record and currently sits at number five in the divisional rankings. Standing six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach, he averages 3.44 significant strikes per minute with 49 percent accuracy, and adds a modest but consistent 1.03 takedowns per 15 minutes to his game. The injury now sidelines him from what would have been a meaningful rematch with a top-ten opponent.
Guskov, known as "Czarevitch," holds a record of 18-3-1 and is ranked tenth in the light heavyweight division. The 33-year-old from Uzbekistan is a physically imposing presence at six-foot-three with a 193-centimeter reach. He produces an active striking output of 4.17 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy and supplements his standup with 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes, making him a dual threat on the feet and on the mat.
Why it matters
- Blachowicz's ranking at number five made this rematch a potential top-ten collision with genuine title-picture implications for both men.
- Guskov's path forward is now uncertain, as the UFC has not announced a replacement opponent or confirmed whether the rematch will be rescheduled.
- The injury to a 43-year-old fighter raises questions about his recovery timeline and how long he may be sidelined before returning to competition.
- The light heavyweight division loses a high-profile card headliner, leaving a gap in the May 9 lineup that the promotion has yet to address publicly.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
