Gor Azizyan reports that Bogdan Guskov plans to stay on the UFC 328 card if a replacement opponent can be found. This comes after his scheduled opponent Jan Blachowicz withdrew from their bout. The post asks fans to vote whether they prefer to see Guskov fight a new opponent or wait for the Blachowicz bout to be rescheduled. Details on potential replacement opponents have not yet been announced. UFC 328 is scheduled for May 9th.
Bogdan Guskov is pushing to remain active on the UFC 328 card scheduled for May 9th, seeking a replacement opponent after Jan Blachowicz pulled out of their scheduled light heavyweight matchup.
Guskov, known as "Czarevitch," holds an 18-3-1 record and sits ranked tenth in the light heavyweight division. The 33-year-old from Uzbekistan, who trains out of GOR MMA, stands six-foot-three with a 76-inch reach and fights out of an orthodox stance. He lands an impressive 4.17 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy, and his submission threat is notable with 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes, though he has recorded no takedowns in his UFC run.
Blachowicz, the former light heavyweight champion from Poland, was forced to withdraw from the bout. The 43-year-old carries a 29-11-2 record and is currently ranked fifth in the division. Fighting out of the WCA Fight Team, he stands six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach and averages 3.44 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy, also mixing in 1.03 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Reporter Gor Azizyan, who broke the news, noted that Guskov's camp is actively looking for a new dance partner rather than sitting out until a Blachowicz rematch can be arranged. No potential replacement names have been announced at this stage.
Why it matters
- Guskov sits tenth in the light heavyweight rankings and a win over a credible replacement could push him closer to the top five
- Blachowicz's withdrawal removes a marquee name from UFC 328, making a suitable replacement important for the card's overall appeal
- Guskov's high striking output and submission activity could make for an entertaining stylistic matchup with several available light heavyweights in the division
Saturday, May 9, 2026
