Jan Blachowicz has suffered a torn meniscus, forcing the cancellation of his scheduled bout against Guskov at UFC 328 on May 9. The injury represents a significant setback for the former light heavyweight champion. No information has been provided about the severity of the tear or expected recovery timeline. It remains unclear whether the UFC will seek a replacement opponent for Guskov or remove the fight from the card entirely.
Jan Blachowicz has been forced out of his scheduled light heavyweight bout against Guskov at UFC 328, after suffering a torn meniscus that rules him out of the May 9 card.
The 43-year-old Polish veteran holds a professional record of 29-11-2 and is currently ranked fifth in the light heavyweight division. A former champion at 185 pounds, Blachowicz stands six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach and fights out of an orthodox stance under the WCA Fight Team banner. He averages 3.44 significant strikes per minute at a 49 percent accuracy rate, and supplements his striking with just over one takedown per 15 minutes of action.
No details have been released regarding the severity of the tear or how long Blachowicz is expected to be sidelined. It is also unclear whether the UFC will attempt to find a replacement opponent to keep Guskov on the UFC 328 card or pull the matchup from the event altogether.
Why it matters
- Blachowicz's absence removes a top-five light heavyweight from a card where divisional positioning was at stake.
- At 43, extended injury layoffs carry added significance for a fighter managing the later stage of a high-level career.
- Guskov's place on the card is now uncertain, potentially disrupting his own ranking ambitions in a competitive division.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
