Public Fight Report
(Light-Heavyweight) J.J. Mercer defeated Rukh by unanimous decision: 116-112, 116-112, 116-112.Match Friday, March 03, 2017In this corner, standing 5 feet and 6 inches (168 centimeters) tall weighing in at 171 pounds (78 kilograms) is J.J. Mercer !!
In this corner, standing 5 feet(152 centimeters) tall weighing in at 163 pounds (74 kilograms) is Rukh!!
The referee for this bout will be Richard Steele.
ROUND 1
Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer hits with a series of commanding punches to the ribs.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Mercer launches a series of left punches to the jaw, but Rukh takes it in the forearms.
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+Mercer backs up Rukh with a pair of shots to the mouth!
-Rukh tries to land a pair of right blows to the solar plexus, but Mercer blocks.
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+Mercer punches Rukh with a flurry of stinging punches to the temple.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
J.J. Mercer landed 17 of 22 punches, and Rukh landed 5 of 17 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 10-9
Mercer doesn't want to stop fighting!
Rukh doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh lunges with a volley of left blows to the solar plexus, but fails to score.
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-Rukh launches a series of right blows to the chest, but Mercer ducks just in time.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer whacks Rukh with a barrage of punches to the face.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer pummels Rukh with a flurry of mean punches to the face.
+Rukh tosses a barrage of blows to the chest.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
J.J. Mercer landed 12 of 24 punches, and Rukh landed 5 of 15 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 20-18
Mercer doesn't even want to rest!
Rukh doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 3
Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh launches a hook to the solar plexus, but Mercer ties him up.
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+Mercer throws a stinging right to the head.
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-Rukh lashes out with a volley of punches to the stomach, but Mercer covers himself well.
+Mercer connects with a glancing sweeping right to the head.
+Mercer throws a barrage of punches to the temple.
+Mercer grazes Rukh with a volley of strong shots to the solar plexus!
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rukh tosses a series of mean blows to the solar plexus.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh probes with a flurry of right blows to the chest, but Mercer quickly backs away.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
J.J. Mercer landed 17 of 26 punches, and Rukh landed 6 of 24 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 30-27
Mercer doesn't even want to rest!
Rukh remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 4
Mercer is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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-Rukh tries to land a uppercut to the chest, but Mercer steps aside.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh launches a series of punches to the chest, but goes wide.
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-Rukh attempts a flurry of right shots to the chest, but falls short.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rukh attacks with a volley of nice blows to the solar plexus. Mercer retreats to the far corner.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer nails Rukh with a series of solid blows to the temple. Rukh retreats to the far corner.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
J.J. Mercer landed 5 of 8 punches, and Rukh landed 5 of 23 punches.
Rukh won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 39-37
Mercer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Rukh remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 5
Mercer counter-punches to keep his opponent away. (counter-punching)
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Rukh throws Mercer with an illegal kidney punch! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh fires a barrage of blows to the solar plexus, but misses.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh paws a volley of blows to the stomach, but Mercer takes it in the forearms.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Rukh lashes out with a right straight right to the ribs, but Mercer knocks it away and hits first with a barrage of furious combinations to the eye! Rukh sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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+Mercer solidly lands a volley of furious combinations to the mouth.
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Rukh tries a series of punches to the chest, but Mercer slips it and strikes first with a pair of shots to the mouth!
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+Rukh wakes up the fans with a stiff uppercut to the solar plexus.
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-Mercer throws a flurry of left punches to the jaw, but Rukh covers himself well.
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-Rukh paws a volley of left punches to the solar plexus, but fails to score.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
J.J. Mercer landed 9 of 18 punches, and Rukh landed 6 of 25 punches.
Rukh won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 48-47
Mercer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Rukh remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 6
Mercer is using the ring. (using the ring)
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
+Mercer smacks Rukh with a volley of solid punches to the eye.
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-Rukh fires a flurry of punches to the stomach, but to no avail.
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+Mercer lands a solid jab to the mouth.
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-Rukh attempts a flurry of left shots to the stomach, but goes wide.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer fires a pair of quick blows to the eye.
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-Mercer attacks with a volley of punches to the eye, but Rukh escapes.
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-Rukh attacks with a flurry of shots to the chest, but misses completely.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
J.J. Mercer landed 18 of 34 punches, and Rukh landed 5 of 24 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 58-56
Mercer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Rukh remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 7
Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh lunges with a barrage of punches to the chest, but Mercer steps aside.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Rukh connects with a series of powerful punches to the ribs. Mercer is hurt!
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh throws a left jab to the ribs, but Mercer leaps aside.
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-Rukh fires a barrage of punches to the stomach, but he's too slow.
-Rukh tries a pair of punches to the ribs, but falls short.
+Mercer strikes with a barrage of punches to the nose.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer fires a series of punches to the ribs.
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-Mercer attacks with a right jab to the eye, but Rukh quickly backs away.
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+Mercer hits with a pair of strong punches to the chin.
+Mercer hits with a pair of powerful punches to the mouth.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
J.J. Mercer landed 23 of 31 punches, and Rukh landed 5 of 25 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 68-65
Mercer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Rukh remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 8
Mercer is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh throws a volley of right blows to the solar plexus, but falls short.
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-Rukh paws a barrage of punches to the chest, but only hits air.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer suprises Rukh with a volley of stinging punches to the ribs. Rukh beats a hasty retreat.
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-Rukh throws a uppercut to the solar plexus, but is ineffective.
+Mercer attacks with a flurry of punches to the temple.
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-Rukh probes with a pair of left shots to the stomach, but Mercer deftly avoits it.
-Mercer launches a series of blows to the chest, but Rukh blocks.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
J.J. Mercer landed 9 of 17 punches, and Rukh landed 5 of 24 punches.
Rukh won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 77-75
Mercer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Rukh remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 9
Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer hits with a flurry of punches to the ribs. Rukh gets mad!
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-Mercer tries to land a jab to the temple, but Rukh covers himself well.
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-Rukh tries to land a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but Mercer leaps aside.
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-Rukh launches a flurry of left shots to the chest, but Mercer leaps aside.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh charges with a volley of shots to the ribs, but Mercer steps aside and laughs.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer punches Rukh with a hard jab to the stomach!
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+Mercer annoys Rukh with a powerful jab to the ribs.
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+Mercer tags Rukh with a flurry of punches to the head. Rukh is hurt!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
J.J. Mercer landed 21 of 28 punches, and Rukh landed 6 of 22 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 87-84
Mercer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Rukh grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 10
Mercer is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh fires a barrage of right punches to the ribs, but is ineffective.
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-Rukh launches a series of right punches to the chest, but Mercer ducks just in time.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer tags Rukh with a pair of punches to the temple.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh throws a volley of punches to the chest, but Mercer escapes.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh throws a barrage of shots to the solar plexus, but misses.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
J.J. Mercer landed 5 of 8 punches, and Rukh landed 5 of 23 punches.
Rukh won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 96-94
Mercer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Rukh remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 11
Mercer backpedals and jabs.
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
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+Mercer grazes Rukh with a flurry of vicious punches to the head.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Mercer probes with a volley of punches to the solar plexus, but Rukh quickly backs away.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Mercer fires a barrage of punches to the nose, but Rukh escapes.
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+Mercer hits Rukh with a barrage of stiff punches to the head.
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-Rukh probes with a flurry of right punches to the solar plexus, but Mercer steps aside.
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+Mercer hits with a series of painful punches to the face.
+Mercer hits Rukh with a series of punches to the mouth.
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-Rukh throws a barrage of right punches to the chest, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
+Mercer punches Rukh with a pair of punches to the temple.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh lashes out with a flurry of blows to the solar plexus, but he's too slow.
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+Rukh strikes with a barrage of blows to the solar plexus.
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+Mercer hits with a volley of wild punches to the temple.
BELL
According to the commentator:
J.J. Mercer landed 27 of 45 punches, and Rukh landed 5 of 25 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 106-103
Mercer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Rukh remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 12
Mercer is relying on counter-punches. (counter-punching)
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Rukh lashes out with a pair of left punches to the face, but Mercer deflects it and hits back with a flurry of light combinations to the jaw.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh throws a barrage of right punches to the head, but flails uselessly.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer suprises Rukh with a pair of powerful combinations to the jaw.
Rukh tries a flurry of combinations to the mouth, but Mercer slips it and strikes first with a series of furious combinations to the eye. Rukh shakes his head to clear it.
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-Rukh attacks with a left to the mouth, but Mercer quickly backs away.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Mercer lunges with a barrage of shots to the solar plexus, but Rukh ducks just in time.
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-Rukh throws a volley of right combinations to the face, but Mercer leaps aside.
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-Rukh attempts a pair of combinations to the jaw, but falls short.
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+Rukh hits Mercer with a uppercut to the face.
+Mercer grazes Rukh with a series of vicious combinations to the chest!!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
J.J. Mercer landed 10 of 16 punches, and Rukh landed 6 of 26 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 116-112
Mercer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Rukh grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
The judges decisions are:
Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 2: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 3: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 4: Rukh 10-9
Round 5: Rukh 10-9
Round 6: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 7: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 8: Rukh 10-9
Round 9: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 10: Rukh 10-9
Round 11: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 12: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Total Score: J.J. Mercer 116-112
Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 2: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 3: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 4: Rukh 10-9
Round 5: Rukh 10-9
Round 6: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 7: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 8: Rukh 10-9
Round 9: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 10: Rukh 10-9
Round 11: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 12: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Total Score: J.J. Mercer 116-112
George Foreman scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 2: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 3: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 4: Rukh 10-9
Round 5: Rukh 10-9
Round 6: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 7: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 8: Rukh 10-9
Round 9: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 10: Rukh 10-9
Round 11: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 12: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Total Score: J.J. Mercer 116-112
J.J. Mercer wins by decision!
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