Jan Blachowicz has pulled out of his rematch with Bogdan Guskov at UFC 328 after suffering a knee injury in training.
Injury forces Blachowicz out
The former light-heavyweight champion announced the news on social media. He said the injury happened in the last round of sparring when he was in the wrong position and took a kick to the knee. Blachowicz wrote, “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch. I was supposed to be in the States next week, but plans had to change. I’m beyond pissed. Last round of sparring, wrong position and a kick to the knee. Torn meniscus.”
He added that the disappointment is huge but promised to come back soon on his own terms: “The plan and goal were clear, so the disappointment is huge. But this isn’t the end! I’m already working on getting back as soon as possible. Coming back to finish things on my own terms. … See you soon!”
Event details
The fight was set as part of UFC 328 on May 9 in New Jersey. The bout was a rematch between Jan Blachowicz and Bogdan Guskov. With Blachowicz now injured, the matchup will not take place as planned.
Recent form and ranking
Blachowicz is 43 years old and still ranked No. 4 in the UFC light-heavyweight (205 lb) division. That ranking comes despite a long winless stretch; he has not won a fight since 2022.
Since 2022, Blachowicz has recorded two draws (one against Magomed Ankalaev and one against Bogdan Guskov) and two decision losses (to Alex Pereira and Carlos Ulberg). At his age, any injury is a setback, though a torn meniscus does not always require surgery and does not always mean a long-term layoff.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Jan Blachowicz | No wins since 2022; draws with Magomed Ankalaev and Bogdan Guskov; decision losses to Alex Pereira and Carlos Ulberg. |
| Bogdan Guskov | Scheduled rematch with Blachowicz; previously fought to a draw with him. |
What comes next
Blachowicz did not give a recovery timeline. A torn meniscus can heal on its own or may need surgery, so his next steps will depend on medical advice. He says he is already working on getting back and wants to finish things on his own terms.
UFCcoverage will follow this story and report any updates on Blachowicz’s recovery, the health of his knee, and any changes to the UFC 328 card. For now, the rematch in New Jersey is off while the former champion recovers.
