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Jan Blachowicz Withdraws From UFC 328 Rematch After Tearing Meniscus

The setback removes a featured prelim from a May 9 Newark card built around two title fights.

Overview

  • Jan Blachowicz, who disclosed Saturday on Instagram that he tore his meniscus, has pulled out of his May 9 rematch with Bogdan Guskov at UFC 328.
  • He said the knee injury happened in the last round of sparring when a kick landed in a bad position, and he vowed to return after rehab.
  • The UFC has not announced whether Guskov will get a short-notice replacement or if the matchup will be rescheduled for a later date.
  • The Newark event still features two title fights, headlined by Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland at middleweight with Joshua Van vs Tatsuro Taira at flyweight.
  • The injury likely sidelines the 43-year-old for months, with typical meniscus recovery estimated at two to six months, and it follows a recent run of neck and shoulder issues that have limited his activity.