Jan Blachowicz has announced his withdrawal from the rematch with Bogdan Guskov at UFC 328 due to a torn meniscus. The Polish light heavyweight made the announcement himself, confirming the injury that forces him out of the May 9th bout. This marks another setback in the rivalry between Blachowicz and Guskov. No information about recovery timeline or potential rebooking was provided in Blachowicz's statement. The UFC will need to find a replacement opponent for Guskov or remove the fight from the card entirely.
Jan Blachowicz has pulled out of his scheduled rematch with Bogdan Guskov at UFC 328 after suffering a torn meniscus, the Polish veteran confirmed himself on April 18. The bout had been set for May 9, and Blachowicz's announcement leaves Guskov without an opponent weeks before the event.
Blachowicz, 43, holds a professional record of 29-11-2 and is currently ranked fifth in the light heavyweight division. The orthodox fighter out of Poland stands six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach and competes under the WCA Fight Team banner. He lands 3.44 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy, and averages just over one takedown per 15 minutes, reflecting a well-rounded but measured approach to his fights.
Guskov, known as "Czarevitch," enters the situation as the man left waiting. The 33-year-old from Uzbekistan carries an 18-3-1 record and sits at number ten in the light heavyweight rankings. Representing GOR MMA, the six-foot-three orthodox fighter sports a 76-inch reach and produces an impressive 4.17 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy. He attempts no takedowns but averages 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes, suggesting a threat on the ground when the fight goes there.
Why it matters
- Blachowicz's injury removes a top-five light heavyweight from the UFC 328 card, creating a significant scheduling problem for the promotion.
- Guskov, ranked tenth, loses a prime opportunity to climb the divisional ladder with a win over a higher-ranked opponent.
- The UFC must now find a replacement for Guskov or pull the fight from the card entirely; no timeline for Blachowicz's recovery or potential rebooking has been provided.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
