Jan Blachowicz has announced his withdrawal from the scheduled rematch against Bogdan Guskov at UFC 328 due to a torn meniscus. The fight was set to take place on May 9th. This represents the second time these fighters were scheduled to meet, as the post references it as a rematch. No replacement opponent or rescheduled date has been mentioned. The injury will require Blachowicz to take time off for recovery.
Jan Blachowicz has been forced out of his scheduled rematch with Bogdan Guskov at UFC 328 on May 9th after announcing he sustained a torn meniscus that will require recovery time away from competition.
Blachowicz, 43, is one of the most decorated fighters in light heavyweight history. The Polish veteran carries a professional record of 29-11-2 and currently sits ranked fifth in the division. Standing six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach, he fights out of an orthodox stance and lands 3.44 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy, adding 1.03 takedowns per 15 minutes to his well-rounded game.
Guskov, known as "Czarevitch," entered the rematch as the tenth-ranked light heavyweight and had been building genuine momentum at 185 centimeters tall with a 76-inch reach. The 33-year-old from Uzbekistan is the more active striker of the two, averaging 4.17 significant strikes per minute at an impressive 55 percent accuracy. He also contributes 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes, suggesting a willingness to threaten on the ground despite recording zero takedowns per 15 minutes.
No replacement opponent or rescheduled date for either fighter has been announced.
Why it matters
- Blachowicz, ranked fifth, is now sidelined with no return timeline, creating a gap in the upper tier of the light heavyweight rankings.
- Guskov loses a high-profile opportunity to move past a ranked veteran and climb from tenth toward contention.
- The torn meniscus is a significant injury for a 43-year-old fighter, and the recovery process adds uncertainty to Blachowicz's near-term schedule.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
