Zuffa Boxing 2 Results: Valenzuela Survives Cut, Bohachuk Edges Butaev in Split Decision
Jose Valenzuela overcame a nasty cut to dominate Diego Torres, while Serhii Bohachuk edged Radzhab Butaev in a Fight of the Night contender at Zuffa Boxing 02.
Zuffa Boxing 2 Results: Valenzuela Survives Cut, Bohachuk Edges Butaev in Split Decision
Jose Valenzuela survived a worrying cut over his right eye to dominate Diego Torres via unanimous decision (99-91, 99-91, 99-91) in the main event of Zuffa Boxing 02 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
The co-main event delivered a Fight of the Night contender as Serhii Bohachuk edged Radzhab Butaev via split decision (96-94, 94-96, 96-94) in a middleweight showdown that exposed judging tension more than it elevated either man in the 160-pound order.
Valenzuela Dominates Despite Bloody Cut
Valenzuela (15-3) used his superior boxing skills and toughness to overcome the early scare and cruise to victory against Torres. The former world champion's cut became a major storyline as the fight progressed, but he never let it affect his performance.
The judges scored it 99-91, 99-91, 99-91 in favor of Valenzuela, who dominated the fight with his technical precision and ring generalship. Torres simply couldn't match Valenzuela's output or skill level throughout the 10-round contest.
Bohachuk Edges Butaev in Controversial Split Decision
The middleweight clash between Bohachuk (27-3, 24 KOs) and Butaev (16-2, 12 KOs) was a razor-close affair that went down to the wire. Butaev, the smaller former WBA welterweight belt holder, began sharper against the bigger Bohachuk, but the Ukrainian fighter found his rhythm as the fight progressed.
The split decision scores of 96-94, 94-96, 96-94 in favor of Bohachuk reflected just how close the contest was. The result exposed the judging tension that often plagues close fights at 160 pounds, with neither fighter emerging as a clear standout in the division.
Kalajdzic Stops Gvozdyk in Seventh-Round TKO
The undercard featured a significant light heavyweight bout where Radivoje Kalajdzic stopped former champion Oleksandr Gvozdyk in the seventh round. Gvozdyk entered the fight as the No. 9 light heavyweight in the Ring Magazine rankings, but Kalajdzic's power proved too much to handle.
The seventh-round TKO victory for Kalajdzic added another impressive name to his resume and continued his climb up the light heavyweight rankings.
Why It Matters
Zuffa Boxing 02 delivered a spectacular night of fights that exceeded expectations set by the promotion's first event. The main event showcased Valenzuela's championship pedigree and ability to overcome adversity, while the co-main event highlighted the competitive nature of the middleweight division.
The split decision in the Bohachuk-Butaev fight will likely spark debate among boxing fans and analysts about scoring criteria at the highest levels of the sport. Meanwhile, Kalajdzic's victory over a ranked opponent positions him for bigger opportunities in the light heavyweight division.
What to Watch
Valenzuela's next move will be closely watched, as he looks to return to world title contention after this dominant performance. For Bohachuk and Butaev, the controversial decision may lead to an immediate rematch or opportunities against other top middleweights.
The success of Zuffa Boxing 02 suggests the promotion will continue to build momentum in the boxing world, with future events likely to feature more high-profile matchups and rising stars.
The event was considered better than Zuffa Boxing's first event and delivered for fans despite being overshadowed by Ring VI during fight week. With this second successful show, Zuffa Boxing has established itself as a promotion capable of delivering quality boxing action on a consistent basis.