Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz has suffered a torn meniscus and his fight against Guskov at UFC 328 on May 9 has been canceled. The injury requires Blachowicz to withdraw from the scheduled bout. No information about a replacement opponent or rescheduling has been provided. This is a significant setback for the UFC 328 card.
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz has been forced out of his scheduled bout against Guskov at UFC 328 on May 9, after suffering a torn meniscus that requires him to withdraw from the card.
Blachowicz, 43, holds a professional record of 29-11-2 and is currently ranked fifth in the light heavyweight division. The Polish veteran, who trains out of WCA Fight Team, stands six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach and has long been one of the most recognizable names in the 205-pound weight class. He lands 3.44 significant strikes per minute at a 49 percent striking accuracy rate, and also contributes on the ground with 1.03 takedowns per 15 minutes.
No information has been provided regarding a replacement opponent for Guskov or whether Blachowicz's fight will be rescheduled at a later date.
Why it matters
- Blachowicz is ranked fifth at light heavyweight, so his removal disrupts the division's competitive picture heading into UFC 328.
- Guskov is left without an opponent, creating a notable gap on the May 9 card.
- A torn meniscus typically carries a significant recovery timeline, raising questions about when Blachowicz at 43 years old will be able to return to competition.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
