Jan Blachowicz has suffered a torn meniscus, leading to the cancellation of his scheduled fight against Guskov at UFC 328 on May 9. The injury forced Blachowicz to withdraw from the matchup. No details are provided about the severity of the injury or a potential timeline for recovery. The cancellation leaves Guskov without an opponent for the May event. It remains unclear whether the UFC will seek a replacement opponent or if Guskov will also be removed from the card.
Jan Blachowicz has been forced out of his scheduled light heavyweight bout at UFC 328 after suffering a torn meniscus, the promotion confirmed ahead of the May 9 card.
The Polish veteran, ranked fifth in the light heavyweight division, will miss the event after the knee injury made it impossible for him to continue preparations. No timeline for his return has been provided.
Blachowicz, 43, carries a professional record of 29-11-2 and has long been one of the division's most recognizable names. The six-foot-two, 188-centimeter orthodox striker owns a 78-inch reach and lands 3.44 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy, complementing his output with just over one takedown per 15 minutes of action. He fights out of Poland's WCA Fight Team.
His scheduled opponent, Guskov, is now without a fight three weeks out from the event. It remains unclear whether the UFC will pursue a replacement opponent to keep Guskov on the card or remove him from the lineup entirely.
Why it matters
- Blachowicz's withdrawal removes a ranked top-five light heavyweight from a card with potential divisional implications
- Guskov's spot on UFC 328 is now uncertain, with limited time to arrange a replacement
- The injury adds another setback to Blachowicz's late-career stretch as he attempts to remain a factor at 205 pounds
Saturday, May 9, 2026
