The middleweight co-main event on the Zuffa Boxing 02 card went the distance, with Ukraine’s Serhii Bohachuk earning a split decision over Russia’s Radzhab Butaev on Feb. 1 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The fight streamed on Paramount+ and Bohachuk’s first appearance was at 160 pounds.
Bohachuk entered the contest after moving up from junior middleweight following repeated weight problems at 154. Butaev, a former WBA welterweight titleholder, opened the fight with steady output and consistent bodywork. He had early success with counters and clean shots in close exchanges, and several observers had him leading the scorecards during the opening rounds.
As the fight wore on, Bohachuk increased his output in the middle rounds, working behind combinations. Much of the action took place at close range, where both fighters landed blows during repeated exchanges. Post-fight stats indicated that Butaev landed more punches overall, while Bohachuk maintained a steady work rate over the second half of the fight. No takedowns were scored during that portion of the fight.
The tenth round followed a similar pattern. The round featured frequent exchanges, with Bohachuk throwing combinations and Butaev landing counters and body punches. Neither fighter showed signs of fatigue, and the action remained competitive through the final bell.
After ten rounds, Bohachuk won a split decision with scores of 96-94, 96-94 and 94-96. Two judges favored Bohachuk, while one scored the fight for Butaev. The close margins reflected the competitive nature of the fight, which remained contested throughout.
The victory improves Bohachuk’s record to 27-3 and represents a successful middleweight debut following his weight gain. Butaev falls to 16-2 after the loss, which came in a fight that generated strong reaction from viewers due to his sustained exchanges and consistent pace from both fighters.
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Last updated on 02/01/2026
