Public Fight Report
(Light-Heavyweight) J.J. Mercer defeated Rukh by unanimous decision: 117-112, 117-111, 117-111.Match Friday, March 17, 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 161 pounds (73 kilograms) is Rukh!!
The referee for this bout will be Mills Lane.
ROUND 1
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 tosses a pair of vicious punches to the nose!!
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+Mercer rocks Rukh with a pair of punches to the stomach!!
-Rukh paws a series of left blows to the solar plexus, but Mercer backs out of it.
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-Mercer paws a series of blows to the head, but Rukh narrowly avoids it
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-Rukh paws a series of punches to the ribs, but Mercer ties him up.
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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 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 16 of 26 punches, and Rukh landed 4 of 15 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.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh tries a series of right blows to the ribs, but misses.
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 lashes out with a flurry of left shots to the stomach, but only hits air.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer tags Rukh with a pair of shots to the chest.
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+Mercer nails Rukh with a flurry of heavy blows to the stomach.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
J.J. Mercer landed 17 of 25 punches, and Rukh landed 5 of 16 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 belts Rukh with a straight right to the face.
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+Rukh fires a volley of punches to the chest. Mercer quickly recovers.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh attacks with a flurry of shots to the stomach, but Mercer ducks.
-Rukh paws a volley of blows to the chest, but Mercer deftly avoits it.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh paws a left straight right to the chest, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer belts Rukh with a volley of punches to the face.
-Mercer paws a flurry of left punches to the stomach, but loses his balance.
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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 flurry of commanding punches to the eye.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
J.J. Mercer landed 16 of 24 punches, and Rukh landed 5 of 25 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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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh throws a pair of left shots to the stomach, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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 attempts a volley of left blows to the stomach, but is ineffective.
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+Rukh solidly lands a barrage of punches to the chest.
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-Rukh paws a flurry of punches to the ribs, but Mercer backs out of it.
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-Rukh tries a volley of punches to the ribs, 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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BELL
According to the commentator:
J.J. Mercer landed 5 of 7 punches, and Rukh landed 5 of 24 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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-Rukh throws a pair of right combinations to the solar plexus, but he's too slow.
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+Mercer fires a counter-punch to the eye!
Rukh tries a pair of blows to the chest, but Mercer leans away and hits back with a shot to the ribs. Rukh hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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-Rukh attempts a series of right shots to the ribs, but Mercer leaps aside.
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Rukh throws a volley of shots to the solar plexus, but Mercer slips it and strikes first with a counter-punch to the jaw.
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+Mercer tosses a series of loud shots to the chest. Rukh sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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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 series of left blows to the solar plexus, but comes up empty.
+Rukh tosses a barrage of punches to the chest. Mercer grimaces in pain.
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-Rukh lashes out with a pair of shots to the chest, but comes up empty.
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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.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
J.J. Mercer landed 10 of 16 punches, and Rukh landed 5 of 22 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 49-47
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)
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-Rukh tries a volley of punches to the stomach, but flails uselessly.
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+Mercer fires a flurry of commanding punches to the mouth. Rukh falls against the ropes!
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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 pair of right punches to the solar plexus, but Mercer steps aside.
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+Mercer tosses Rukh with an illegal rabbit 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 attempts a barrage of right blows to the chest, but loses his balance.
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+Mercer hits with a pair of commanding punches to the eye.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer lashes out with a barrage of stiff punches to the eye.
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+Mercer scores with a pair of punches to the stomach!
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Mercer attempts a series of left punches to the stomach, but Rukh narrowly avoids it
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rukh fires a volley of shots to the solar plexus.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
J.J. Mercer landed 22 of 29 punches, and Rukh landed 5 of 24 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 59-56
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)
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+Mercer jolts Rukh with a volley of light 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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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 attempts a jab to the temple, but to no avail.
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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 barrage of shots to the stomach, but Mercer escapes.
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+Mercer annoys Rukh with a pair of light punches to the head. Rukh hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Mercer hits with a pair of vicious punches to the head.
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-Rukh attempts a pair of left punches to the solar plexus, but falls short.
-Rukh charges with a series of left punches to the solar plexus, but only hits air.
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-Mercer attempts a flurry of left punches to the chin, but Rukh takes it in the forearms.
+Rukh smacks Mercer with a pair of wild punches to the chest.
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+Mercer tosses a flurry of punches to the nose. Rukh doesn't notice.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
J.J. Mercer landed 22 of 31 punches, and Rukh landed 5 of 24 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 69-65
Mercer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Rukh grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
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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-Rukh tries a straight right to the stomach, but fails to score.
-Rukh lashes out with a pair of right punches to the stomach, but Mercer steps aside.
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-Rukh lashes out with a pair of right punches to the stomach, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer pounds Rukh with a barrage of heavy 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.
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-Mercer tries to land a barrage of shots to the chin, but Rukh ducks just in time.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
J.J. Mercer landed 9 of 16 punches, and Rukh landed 5 of 22 punches.
Rukh won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 78-75
Mercer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Rukh grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
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.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh attacks with a barrage of right shots to the solar plexus, but Mercer escapes.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh lunges with a pair of blows to the solar plexus, but Mercer blocks.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer throws a barrage of shots to the chest. Rukh retreats to the far corner.
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-Rukh throws a volley of punches to the ribs, but flails uselessly.
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-Rukh lashes out with a barrage of right punches to the stomach, but Mercer covers himself well.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer throws a vicious cross to the face.
+Mercer tags Rukh with a jab to the chin.
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+Mercer backs up Rukh with a barrage of glancing punches to the chin.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
J.J. Mercer landed 22 of 33 punches, and Rukh landed 5 of 23 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 88-84
Mercer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
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.
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 attempts a pair of punches to the stomach, but comes up empty.
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-Rukh lunges with a series of left punches to the chest, but is ineffective.
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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 series of right shots to the solar plexus, but Mercer hides behind his gloves.
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-Rukh paws a uppercut to the solar plexus, but falls short.
-Rukh throws a flurry of blows to the chest, but misses.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
J.J. Mercer landed 5 of 7 punches, and Rukh landed 5 of 22 punches.
Rukh won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 97-94
Mercer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Rukh grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 11
Mercer backpedals and jabs.
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
-Rukh throws a flurry of shots to the solar plexus, but Mercer beats a hasty retreat.
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+Mercer hits Rukh with a flurry of shots 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 catches Rukh with a flurry of punches to the nose!!
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-Rukh paws a uppercut to the chest, but Mercer beats a hasty retreat.
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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 hits with a series of heavy punches to the solar plexus.
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+Rukh hits with a solid roundhouse to the stomach!
-Mercer lunges with a flurry of punches to the temple, but fails to score.
-Mercer paws a pair of right punches to the head, but falls short.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer lashes out with a volley of punches to the chest. Rukh ignores it.
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-Rukh fires a barrage of blows to the solar plexus, but is ineffective.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
J.J. Mercer landed 32 of 44 punches, and Rukh landed 5 of 23 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 107-103
Mercer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Rukh grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 12
Mercer is relying on counter-punches. (counter-punching)
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
-Rukh throws a pair of combinations to the face, but Mercer stays away from it.
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Rukh tries to land a roundhouse to the head, but Mercer takes it on the gloves and counters with a flurry of painful combinations to the head.
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-Rukh charges with a pair of blows to the temple, but Mercer steps 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.
Rukh launches a volley of combinations to the temple, but Mercer takes it on the gloves and counters with a flurry of blows to the jaw. Rukh grimaces in pain.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rukh whacks Mercer with a flurry of combinations to the head. Mercer falls against the ropes!
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-Rukh probes with a cross to the nose, but only hits air.
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+Mercer clocks Rukh with a flurry of painful combinations to the chin.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
J.J. Mercer landed 10 of 17 punches, and Rukh landed 5 of 25 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 117-112
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: A 10-10 tie.
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 117-112
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: J.J. Mercer 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 117-111
Roy Jones Jr 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: J.J. Mercer 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 117-111
J.J. Mercer wins by decision!
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