Jan Blachowicz has suffered a torn meniscus and will not compete at UFC 328 on May 9th. His scheduled fight against Guskov has been cancelled due to the injury. No information is provided about a potential replacement opponent or when Blachowicz might return. The injury represents a setback for the former light heavyweight champion. UFC 328 will proceed without this bout on the card.
Jan Blachowicz has been forced out of his scheduled bout at UFC 328 on May 9 after suffering a torn meniscus, the promotion confirmed. The fight between Blachowicz and Guskov has been cancelled as a result, and UFC 328 will proceed without the matchup on the card.
Blachowicz, 43, is one of the most accomplished fighters in light heavyweight history. The Polish veteran holds a professional record of 29-11-2 and is currently ranked fifth in the division. Standing six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach, he competes out of WCA Fight Team and fights out of an orthodox stance. Over the course of his career he has averaged 3.44 significant strikes landed per minute at a 49 percent striking accuracy rate, complementing his output with 1.03 takedowns per 15 minutes. A former light heavyweight champion, Blachowicz remains a significant figure in a competitive 205-pound landscape even at this stage of his career.
No timeline has been provided for his return, and there is no word yet on whether a replacement opponent will be found for Guskov ahead of the May 9 event.
Why it matters
- Blachowicz sits fifth in the light heavyweight rankings, meaning his absence delays any potential path back toward title contention.
- Guskov loses a high-profile opportunity with no confirmed replacement announced.
- The light heavyweight division loses a marquee booking from UFC 328's card with no indication of when the fight could be rescheduled.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
