Jan Blachowicz has suffered a torn meniscus, forcing the cancellation of his scheduled bout against Guskov at UFC 328 on May 9th. The injury represents a significant setback for the former light heavyweight champion. No information is provided about the severity of the tear, expected recovery timeline, or whether the fight will be rescheduled. Guskov is now without an opponent for the May event. The post does not clarify whether UFC will seek a replacement opponent for Guskov or remove him from the card entirely.
A torn meniscus has forced Jan Blachowicz out of his scheduled light heavyweight bout against Ruslan Guskov at UFC 328, which is set to take place on May 9. The injury scraps what would have been a significant matchup for the former champion, leaving Guskov without an opponent less than three weeks from the event.
Blachowicz, 43, carries 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 more well-rounded fighters in the 205-pound weight class. He lands 3.44 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy and adds 1.03 takedowns per 15 minutes, giving him consistent output in both the striking and grappling phases. No details have been confirmed regarding the severity of the tear or an expected recovery timeline.
With Blachowicz sidelined, Guskov is now without a dance partner for the May card. It remains unclear whether UFC will pursue a replacement opponent to keep Guskov active or pull him from UFC 328 altogether.
Why it matters
- Blachowicz is ranked fifth at light heavyweight, so his absence removes a meaningful divisional contest from the card
- The injury stalls any momentum Blachowicz had built toward pushing back into title contention at 43
- Guskov's placement on the card is now uncertain, which could affect the event's overall shape depending on his position on the billing
Saturday, May 9, 2026
