Jan Blachowicz has suffered a torn meniscus, resulting in the cancellation of his fight against Guskov at UFC 328 on May 9. The injury forced the withdrawal from the scheduled bout. No information is provided about a potential replacement opponent or when Blachowicz might return. The post is brief and does not elaborate on how the injury occurred or the severity of the meniscus tear.
Jan Blachowicz has been forced out of his scheduled light heavyweight bout against Guskov at UFC 328, after the Polish veteran suffered a torn meniscus. The fight, set for May 9, has been canceled as a result of the injury. No replacement opponent or return timeline has been announced.
Blachowicz, 43, enters this period of recovery holding a professional record of 29-11-2 and currently ranked fifth in the UFC light heavyweight division. The Warsaw-born orthodox striker stands six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach, and has built his reputation on consistent output, averaging 3.44 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy over his career. He also contributes on the ground, averaging just over one takedown per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Blachowicz's absence removes a top-five light heavyweight from UFC 328, thinning out an already competitive 205-pound card.
- At 43, a meniscus injury raises questions about recovery time and when he might realistically return to competition.
- No word yet on whether Guskov will remain on the card against a different opponent or if he also steps aside.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
