Jan Blachowicz has announced that he has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled rematch against Bogdan Guskov at UFC 328 due to a torn meniscus. The injury has resulted in the cancellation of the bout, which was set for May 9th. Blachowicz made the announcement himself, confirming the knee injury that prevents him from competing. No replacement opponent or rescheduled date has been mentioned in this report. The post provides limited information beyond the basic injury and withdrawal details.
Jan Blachowicz has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled light heavyweight rematch against Bogdan Guskov at UFC 328, after announcing a torn meniscus that rules him out of the May 9 card.
Blachowicz, ranked fifth in the light heavyweight division, made the announcement himself, confirming the knee injury ends his participation in the bout. The 43-year-old Polish veteran carries a professional record of 29-11-2 and stands six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach. Fighting out of WCA Fight Team, he averages 3.44 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy, and supplements his striking with 1.03 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Guskov, nicknamed "Czarevitch," entered the matchup as the number-10 ranked light heavyweight and will now be left without an opponent. The 33-year-old from Uzbekistan holds an 18-3-1 record and represents a formidable striking threat, landing 4.17 significant strikes per minute at an accuracy rate of 55 percent. The six-foot-three Guskov also generates 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes, adding a grappling dimension to his game. He trains out of GOR MMA.
No replacement opponent for Guskov has been announced, and no rescheduled date for the Blachowicz bout has been mentioned at this time.
Why it matters
- Blachowicz, ranked fifth, loses a chance to climb back toward the top of a competitive 205-pound division
- Guskov, ranked tenth, is denied a high-profile win that could have significantly boosted his divisional standing
- The cancellation leaves a notable gap on the UFC 328 card with no confirmed replacement as of this report
Saturday, May 9, 2026
