Bogdan Guskov intends to stay on UFC 328 card with new opponent

Bogdan "Czarevitch" Guskov is determined to compete at UFC 328 on May 9, 2026, and is actively seeking a replacement opponent after Jan Blachowicz withdrew from their scheduled light heavyweight bout.

Guskov, 33, represents Uzbekistan out of GOR MMA and carries an 18-3-1 record into this phase of his career. Ranked tenth in the light heavyweight division, the six-foot-three orthodox striker has built a reputation as a high-volume finisher, landing 4.17 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy. He also averages 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes, making him a threat in multiple phases. The withdrawal of Blachowicz leaves him without a dance partner, but according to a post from Gor Azizyan, Guskov wants to stay on the card rather than wait for the original fight to be rescheduled.

Blachowicz, the 43-year-old Polish veteran ranked fifth at light heavyweight, is now on the sideline after pulling from the matchup. The two-time title contender holds a 29-11-2 record and brings a six-foot-two frame with a 78-inch reach. He averages 3.44 significant strikes per minute and 1.03 takedowns per 15 minutes, representing a seasoned, well-rounded style built over more than a decade at the elite level.

Why it matters

• Guskov is ranked tenth and a win over a top-five opponent would have been a significant rankings leap; a replacement fight carries different implications depending on who steps in.
• Blachowicz's exit creates a scheduling gap on what is likely a major pay-per-view card in May 2026.
• No replacement names have been reported, leaving the situation unresolved as of April 18, 2026.