Jan Blachowicz has suffered a torn meniscus, resulting in the cancellation of his fight against Bogdan Guskov at UFC 328 on May 9. This was scheduled to be a rematch between the two fighters. No replacement opponent or rescheduled date has been announced. The injury timeline and recovery expectations were not detailed in the post.
A torn meniscus has forced Jan Blachowicz out of his scheduled rematch against Bogdan Guskov, scrapping what had been set as a light heavyweight contest at UFC 328 on May 9. No replacement opponent or new date has been announced for either fighter.
Blachowicz, 43, is one of the most decorated fighters in light heavyweight history. The Polish veteran holds a record of 29-11-2 and is currently ranked fifth in the division. Standing six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach, he lands 3.44 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy and averages 1.03 takedowns per 15 minutes. The injury derails what would have been a significant return for the former champion, and no timeline for his recovery has been shared.
His scheduled opponent, Bogdan Guskov, carries the nickname "Czarevitch" and represents a younger, ascending force in the division. The 33-year-old from Uzbekistan is ranked tenth at light heavyweight with a record of 18-3-1. Standing six-foot-three with a 193-centimeter reach, Guskov is an aggressive finisher who averages 4.17 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy and logs 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes, while recording no takedowns at that pace.
Why it matters
- Blachowicz, ranked fifth, was in a position to move closer to title contention with a win over a top-ten opponent.
- Guskov, at tenth, now loses a high-profile opportunity to climb the rankings against a proven former champion.
- Both fighters are orthodox strikers, and the rematch carried added intrigue given their prior meeting.
- The UFC 328 card loses a notable light heavyweight contest with no confirmed replacement yet in place.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
