Jan Blachowicz has officially announced his withdrawal from his rematch against Bogdan Guskov scheduled for UFC 328. The Polish fighter suffered a torn meniscus that forced him out of the May 9 event. This was set to be a rematch between the two light heavyweights. No information is provided about a replacement opponent or potential rescheduling of the bout.
Jan Blachowicz has been forced out of his scheduled rematch against Bogdan Guskov at UFC 328 on May 9 after the Polish veteran suffered a torn meniscus, the fighter confirmed officially on April 18.
Blachowicz, 43, holds a professional record of 29-11-2 and is currently ranked fifth in the light heavyweight division. The Warsaw-born orthodox fighter stands six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach and competes out of WCA Fight Team. Over his career he has averaged 3.44 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy, while also contributing on the ground with 1.03 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Guskov, nicknamed Czarevitch, entered the rematch as the number-10-ranked light heavyweight with a record of 18-3-1. The 33-year-old from Uzbekistan fights out of GOR MMA and stands six-foot-three with a 76-inch reach. He is a high-output striker, landing 4.17 significant strikes per minute at an accuracy of 55 percent, and adds a submission threat with 1.1 attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Blachowicz is ranked fifth and a win over Guskov could have pushed him closer to title contention, making the withdrawal a meaningful setback for the division's pecking order.
- Guskov, sitting at number 10, now faces an uncertain path to his next opponent and loses a high-profile rematch opportunity that could have elevated his ranking.
- No replacement opponent or rescheduled date for the bout has been announced, leaving a notable gap on the UFC 328 card.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
