Jan Blachowicz has suffered a torn meniscus, forcing him to withdraw from his scheduled fight against Guskov at UFC 328 on May 9. The injury has resulted in the bout being canceled entirely. No details are provided about the severity of the meniscus tear or Blachowicz's expected recovery timeline. The cancellation removes a significant light heavyweight matchup from the UFC 328 card. No information has been announced regarding whether Guskov will receive a replacement opponent or remain off the card.
A torn meniscus has forced Jan Blachowicz to withdraw from his scheduled light heavyweight bout against Guskov at UFC 328, which was set for May 9. With no replacement found, the fight has been canceled entirely and removed from the card.
Blachowicz, 43, brings one of the most decorated resumes in the light heavyweight division. The Polish veteran holds a professional record of 29-11-2 and is currently ranked fifth at 185 pounds. Standing six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach, he is a technically sound orthodox striker who lands 3.44 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy, while also contributing on the ground with 1.03 takedowns per 15 minutes. He trains out of WCA Fight Team.
No information has been provided on the severity of the meniscus tear or when Blachowicz might be expected to return to competition. It also remains unclear whether Guskov will be offered a replacement opponent or will simply be removed from the UFC 328 lineup altogether.
Why it matters
- Blachowicz is ranked fifth in the light heavyweight division, so the cancellation removes a meaningful rankings-relevant contest from UFC 328
- A torn meniscus can carry a significant recovery timeline, raising questions about how long the 43-year-old veteran will be sidelined
- Guskov's status for the event is unresolved, leaving a potential gap on the card with less than three weeks until fight night
Saturday, May 9, 2026
