Jan Blachowicz has announced he is withdrawing from his scheduled rematch against Bogdan Guskov at UFC 328 due to a torn meniscus. The fight was set for May 9. Blachowicz confirmed the injury himself in the announcement. No replacement opponent or rescheduled date has been mentioned. This marks the cancellation of what would have been a rematch between the two light heavyweights.
Jan Blachowicz has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled light heavyweight rematch against Bogdan Guskov at UFC 328 on May 9, citing a torn meniscus. The Polish veteran confirmed the injury himself, leaving the bout without a replacement opponent or a new target date.
Blachowicz, 43, is one of the most decorated fighters in light heavyweight history. The former champion carries a 29-11-2 record and sits fifth in the divisional rankings. Standing six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach, he averages 3.44 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy and mixes in 1.03 takedowns per 15 minutes, giving him a well-rounded profile built over a long career under the WCA Fight Team banner.
Guskov, known as "Czarevitch," now finds himself without an opponent after the withdrawal. The 33-year-old from Uzbekistan holds an 18-3-1 record and is ranked tenth at light heavyweight. He is a shade taller than Blachowicz at six-foot-three with a 76-inch reach, and his output is notably high at 4.17 significant strikes per minute with 55 percent accuracy. He also attempts 1.1 submissions per 15 minutes, though he records no takedowns, suggesting a striking-first game with ground finishing ability.
Why it matters
- Blachowicz, ranked fifth, was in position to strengthen his divisional standing with a win over the tenth-ranked Guskov.
- Guskov must now wait for a rebooked date or a new opponent to maintain his own ranking momentum.
- The torn meniscus is a significant injury that carries an uncertain recovery timeline, leaving Blachowicz's next appearance unclear.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
