Jan Blachowicz has withdrawn from his scheduled fight against Guskov at UFC 328 on May 9 due to a torn meniscus. The injury forces the cancellation of the bout. No details were provided about the severity of the injury, recovery timeline, or potential replacement opponent. This marks a setback for the former light heavyweight champion's return to action.
Jan Blachowicz has been forced out of his scheduled light heavyweight bout against Guskov at UFC 328, the promotion confirmed ahead of the May 9 event, after the Polish veteran suffered a torn meniscus.
Blachowicz, 43, carries a professional record of 29-11-2 and is currently ranked fifth in the light heavyweight division. The six-foot-two, 188-centimeter fighter out of Warsaw competes out of WCA Fight Team and brings a 78-inch reach to the octagon. A former light heavyweight champion, he has remained an active presence near the top of the division, averaging 3.44 significant strikes per minute with a striking accuracy of 49 percent, and adding 1.03 takedowns per 15 minutes to his game.
The injury forces the cancellation of the matchup entirely. No replacement opponent has been announced, and no details regarding the severity of the tear or an expected recovery timeline have been disclosed.
Why it matters
- Blachowicz sits fifth in the light heavyweight rankings, and his absence removes a high-profile bout from UFC 328's card.
- A torn meniscus can require surgery and carry a recovery window of several months, potentially pushing Blachowicz further from contention at 43 years old.
- Guskov loses a marquee opponent and will likely need a new booking to stay active.
- The light heavyweight division loses a scheduled contest between a former champion and a rising contender, leaving the divisional picture unsettled heading into May.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
