THE APEX TIMES
The former light heavyweight champion and his Serbian opponent will run their rematch again in Belgrade after their original plans were pushed back by an injury delay following a draw in December.
Jan Blachowicz is set to return to the Octagon in Serbia, with his UFC rematch against Bogdan Guskov rebooked for UFC Belgrade. The pairing was previously scheduled with momentum after their first meeting ended in a draw, but the second fight was later pushed back when an injury interrupted plans.
The new date and event placement keep the rematch on track for later this summer, according to the report. For Blachowicz, it marks the next step in a long-running storyline that began with his established standing in the light heavyweight picture and continued through the uncertainty of the first fight’s result.
For Guskov, the rerun is a major opportunity to turn a stalemate into something more tangible. Draws can leave matchups unresolved and slow down a contender’s momentum, and rebooking a rematch often indicates that the promotion still sees meaningful matchup value in the stylistic matchup and the competitive gap between the fighters.
Blachowicz, identified in the report as an ex-champion, has often leaned on his ability to mix power and pace in the middle rounds, and the rematch creates a clean chance for both men to adjust after seeing each other for a full fight. A second look can reward preparation and discipline, especially when the first bout did not settle the question of who had the edge.
The injury delay that affected the original rematch adds an extra layer to what fans should expect when the fighters meet in Belgrade. Even without specifics, delayed camps can change training cycles and the timing of peak performance, and that can influence how aggressive either fighter is early on.
From the UFC’s perspective, bringing a Blachowicz name into a home-country stage also strengthens the event’s storyline. UFC Belgrade becomes more than a routine stop, functioning instead as a stage for a confirmed rematch that already carried stakes because it followed a draw.
What to watch next is whether the rematch remains the focal point of the event card and how the fighters’ strategies evolve given the time between the first bout and their second meeting. With the fight rebooked for UFC Belgrade later this summer, the next updates will likely center on fight-week developments and final confirmation details closer to the event.
Until more information is released from the UFC or the fighters’ teams, the public record centers on the rebooking itself and the fact that the first rematch attempt was disrupted by injury. That means the precise impact on conditioning and tactical approach will only become clearer as the camp progresses.
