Jan Blachowicz has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled fight against Guskov at UFC 328 on May 9th due to a torn meniscus. The injury requires Blachowicz to pull out of the matchup, leaving the event without this bout. No information is provided about the severity of the injury or expected recovery timeline for the former light heavyweight champion. The cancellation disrupts both fighters' plans, with Guskov now needing a new opponent if he wishes to compete on the card. Details about a potential replacement fight or rescheduling remain unknown.
Jan Blachowicz has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled light heavyweight bout against Guskov at UFC 328, set for May 9th, after suffering a torn meniscus.
Blachowicz, 43, enters this period of inactivity ranked fifth in the light heavyweight division. The Polish veteran carries a professional record of 29-11-2 and is a former light heavyweight champion, making him one of the more decorated fighters in the 205-pound weight class. Standing six-foot-two with a 78-inch reach, he averages 3.44 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy, and also contributes on the mat with 1.03 takedowns per 15 minutes. No details have been confirmed regarding the severity of the knee injury or when Blachowicz might be expected to return to competition.
The withdrawal leaves Guskov without an opponent less than three weeks out from the event. Whether the card will feature a replacement opponent for Guskov or whether his bout will be postponed entirely remains unconfirmed at this stage.
Why it matters
- Blachowicz's absence removes a ranked top-five light heavyweight from UFC 328, reducing the divisional significance of the card.
- A torn meniscus can carry a lengthy recovery timeline, potentially sidelining the 43-year-old for an extended period.
- Guskov now faces uncertainty over his own participation on the May 9th card with no replacement yet announced.
Saturday, May 9, 2026
