Jan Blachowicz has torn his meniscus and his fight against Andrei Guskov at UFC 328 on May 9 has been cancelled. The post does not specify when the injury occurred or whether a replacement opponent will be sought for Guskov. UFC 328 is scheduled to take place on May 9, though the location is not mentioned in the post. No timeline for Blachowicz's recovery has been provided.
Jan Blachowicz has been forced out of his scheduled light heavyweight bout against Andrei Guskov at UFC 328 on May 9, the promotion confirmed, after the Polish veteran suffered a torn meniscus.
Blachowicz, 43, carries a professional record of 29-11-2 and is currently ranked fifth in the light heavyweight division. The six-foot-two, 188-centimeter fighter out of Poland trains with WCA Fight Team and brings a 78-inch reach to the cage. An orthodox striker, he lands 3.44 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy, and also contributes on the mat with 1.03 takedowns per 15 minutes.
No details have been disclosed regarding when the knee injury occurred or how long Blachowicz is expected to be sidelined. It also remains unclear whether the UFC will seek a replacement opponent to keep Guskov on the card.
Why it matters
- Blachowicz's absence removes a top-five light heavyweight from the May 9 card, weakening a key divisional matchup.
- At 43, any significant injury layoff raises questions about his availability and timeline for a return to competition.
- Guskov's status for UFC 328 is now uncertain, pending a potential replacement booking.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
