Jan Blachowicz has suffered a torn meniscus, resulting in the cancellation of his scheduled fight against Aleksandr Guskov. The bout was set to take place at UFC 328 on May 9. No information is provided about a potential replacement opponent or when Blachowicz might return. The injury is a significant setback for both fighters and the upcoming event.
A torn meniscus will keep Jan Blachowicz out of action, forcing the cancellation of his scheduled light heavyweight bout against Aleksandr Guskov at UFC 328, which was set for May 9.
Blachowicz, 43, is one of the more experienced fighters in the 205-pound division. The Polish veteran holds a professional record of 29-11-2 and is currently ranked fifth in the light heavyweight standings. Standing six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach, he fights out of an orthodox stance and represents WCA Fight Team. Over his career he has averaged 3.44 significant strikes landed per minute at a 49 percent striking accuracy rate, while also contributing on the ground with 1.03 takedowns per 15 minutes.
No information has been provided regarding a potential replacement opponent for Guskov or a revised timeline for Blachowicz's return to competition.
Why it matters
- Blachowicz is ranked fifth at light heavyweight, so his absence removes a significant divisional matchup from UFC 328
- A meniscus tear typically carries a lengthy recovery window, raising questions about when he can return to competition
- Guskov now faces uncertainty about whether and when he will be rebooked, potentially stalling his own divisional momentum
- The removal of the fight leaves a gap on the UFC 328 card that the promotion will need to address ahead of the May 9 event
Saturday, May 9, 2026
