Jan Blachowicz has suffered a torn meniscus injury, forcing him to withdraw from his scheduled bout against Guskov at UFC 328 on May 9. The fight has been officially canceled due to the injury. No details were provided about the severity of the meniscus tear or expected recovery time for Blachowicz. It remains unclear whether Guskov will receive a replacement opponent or be removed from the card entirely. The post offers limited information beyond the basic injury and cancellation announcement.
Jan Blachowicz has been forced out of his scheduled light heavyweight bout against Guskov at UFC 328, after suffering a torn meniscus that has resulted in the fight being officially canceled. The card is set for May 9.
Blachowicz, 43, is one of the most decorated fighters in the light heavyweight division's recent 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 fights out of an orthodox stance and represents WCA Fight Team. He lands 3.44 significant strikes per minute at a 49 percent striking accuracy rate, and adds a steady 1.03 takedowns per 15 minutes to his game — a well-rounded profile that made the Guskov matchup a notable booking on the UFC 328 card.
No details have been disclosed regarding the severity of the meniscus tear or an expected timeline for his return to competition.
Why it matters
- Blachowicz's absence removes a ranked top-five light heavyweight from what was a meaningful divisional matchup
- It is unclear whether Guskov will receive a replacement opponent or be pulled from the card entirely
- The injury raises questions about Blachowicz's availability given his age and the typically significant recovery demands of a meniscus tear
Saturday, May 9, 2026
