Jan Blachowicz has announced his withdrawal from the rematch with Bogdan Guskov at UFC 328 due to a torn meniscus. The injury has forced Blachowicz out of the light heavyweight bout that was scheduled for the May 9 event. This was set to be a rematch between the two fighters, but the meniscus tear has made it impossible for Blachowicz to compete. The UFC has not yet announced whether a replacement will be sought or if the bout will be rescheduled. Blachowicz made the announcement himself, confirming the severity of the injury.
Jan Blachowicz has pulled out of his scheduled rematch with Bogdan Guskov at UFC 328 on May 9 after revealing he suffered a torn meniscus, making it impossible for the Polish veteran to compete.
Blachowicz, 43, made the announcement himself, confirming the injury is serious enough to sideline him. The former light heavyweight champion holds a professional record of 29-11-2 and is currently ranked fifth in the division. Fighting out of WCA Fight Team, the six-foot-two Pole carries a 78-inch reach and has built his career on a balanced offensive game, landing 3.44 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy while also averaging 1.03 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Guskov, known as "Czarevitch," entered this matchup as the number-10 ranked light heavyweight and holds a record of 18-3-1. The 33-year-old from Uzbekistan stands six-foot-three with a 76-inch reach and fights out of GOR MMA. He is notably active on the feet, landing 4.17 significant strikes per minute at an impressive 55 percent accuracy, and also adds a submission threat with 1.1 attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Blachowicz's withdrawal removes a top-five versus top-ten matchup that carried real divisional weight at 205 pounds.
- The UFC has not confirmed whether a replacement opponent will be found for Guskov or if the rematch will be rescheduled entirely.
- At 43, Blachowicz faces additional uncertainty around recovery timelines, adding a layer of doubt about when he can return to competition.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
