Jan Blachowicz has suffered a torn meniscus, forcing the cancellation of his scheduled fight against Bogdan Guskov at UFC 328 on May 9. This was set to be a rematch between the two light heavyweights. The injury represents a significant setback for Blachowicz and leaves Guskov without an opponent for the event. The post does not provide details on the severity of the tear or expected recovery timeline. UFC 328 will now need to find a replacement bout or adjust its card accordingly.
A torn meniscus has sidelined Jan Blachowicz and forced the cancellation of his rematch with Bogdan Guskov at UFC 328, which was scheduled for May 9. The injury leaves a notable gap on the card and ends what would have been a highly anticipated second meeting between two of the light heavyweight division's ranked contenders.
Blachowicz, 43, holds a professional record of 29-11-2 and is currently ranked fifth in the light heavyweight division. The Polish veteran, who trains out of WCA Fight Team, stands six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach and competes from an orthodox stance. He lands 3.44 significant strikes per minute at a 49 percent accuracy rate and averages just over one takedown per 15 minutes, making him a well-rounded threat on both feet and on the mat.
His would-be opponent, Bogdan Guskov — known as "Czarevitch" — enters the picture as the number-ten-ranked light heavyweight with an 18-3-1 record. The 33-year-old from Uzbekistan represents GOR MMA and stands six-foot-three with a 76-inch reach. Guskov is the more active striker at 4.17 significant strikes per minute with a sharp 55 percent accuracy, while also averaging 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes. He records no takedowns per 15 minutes, signaling a fighter who keeps the action predominantly standing or works offensively from the bottom.
Why it matters
- Blachowicz, ranked fifth, loses a chance to climb the light heavyweight ladder, while recovery timeline remains unknown
- Guskov, ranked tenth, is now without a high-profile opponent ahead of UFC 328
- The UFC will need to source a replacement bout or reshuffle the card before May 9
- Both fighters competing in the same division means the rankings implications of a rematch are now on hold indefinitely
Saturday, May 9, 2026
