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Blachowicz Injured, Out of UFC 328 Rematch
18 Apr
Summary
- Jan Blachowicz out of UFC 328 due to knee injury.
- Tore meniscus in final sparring session, frustrated by timing.
- UFC 328 still features title fights with Chimaev and Van.
UFC 328, scheduled for May 9 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, has encountered a significant change as former light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz withdrew due to injury. The Polish fighter sustained a torn meniscus in his knee during the final round of a sparring session, an injury that occurred unexpectedly and frustrated him given his proximity to the event.
Blachowicz expressed his deep disappointment at missing the rematch against Bogdan Guskov, their previous bout at UFC 323 ending in a majority draw. This withdrawal leaves a notable gap in the fight card, though the event will still feature two championship bouts. Khamzat Chimaev will defend his middleweight title against Sean Strickland, and Joshua Van will put his flyweight title on the line against Tatsuro Taira.
The UFC has not yet confirmed if Bogdan Guskov will be matched with a new opponent or if his bout will be postponed. Blachowicz, with a professional record of 29 wins, 11 losses, and 2 draws, remains determined to recover and return to competition once he is fit to do so.
