Public Fight Report
(Light-Heavyweight) J.J. Mercer defeated Rukh by unanimous decision: 119-109, 119-109, 119-109.Match Friday, September 08, 2017In this corner, standing 5 feet(152 centimeters) tall weighing in at 142 pounds (64 kilograms) is Rukh!!
In this corner, standing 5 feet and 6 inches (168 centimeters) tall weighing in at 175 pounds (79 kilograms) is J.J. Mercer !!
The referee for this bout will be Joe Cortez.
ROUND 1
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer hits Rukh with a series of glancing punches to the solar plexus.
-Mercer throws a pair of right punches to the jaw, but to no avail.
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+Mercer pops Rukh with a loud right to the head.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer throws a barrage of punches to the head. Rukh beats a hasty retreat.
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+Mercer attacks with a sweeping right to the nose.
+Mercer hits Rukh with a barrage of strong punches to the chin.
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+Mercer strikes with a barrage of furious punches to the chest.
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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 a barrage of punches to the jaw, but Rukh ducks just in time.
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-Rukh probes with a volley of right punches to the solar plexus, but is ineffective.
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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:
Rukh landed 4 of 18 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 35 of 48 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 10-9
Rukh doesn't want to stop fighting!
Mercer doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Mercer lashes out with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus, but Rukh takes it in the forearms.
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+Mercer pops Rukh with a pair of nasty punches to the stomach. Rukh hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Mercer hits Rukh with a flurry of nasty punches to the chest.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh probes with a series of left shots to the solar plexus, but Mercer leaps aside.
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-Rukh lunges with a left hook to the solar plexus, but Mercer steps aside and laughs.
+Mercer strikes with a series of punches to the face.
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+Mercer slams Rukh with a volley of punches to the temple.
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+Mercer catches Rukh with a volley of punches 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.
-Mercer probes with a flurry of left punches to the temple, but Rukh quickly backs away.
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+Mercer hits with a barrage of punches to the mouth.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 4 of 16 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 36 of 47 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 20-18
Rukh doesn't even want to rest!
Mercer doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 3
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
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+Mercer throws a jab to the ribs.
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-Rukh attempts a pair of blows to the solar plexus, but Mercer ties him up.
+Mercer fires a series 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 lands a solid jab to the chest.
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+Mercer rocks Rukh with a pair of solid punches to the face.
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-Rukh paws a volley of right blows to the ribs, but misses completely.
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+Mercer pummels Rukh with a flurry of punches to the jaw. Rukh doesn't notice.
-Rukh attempts a flurry of shots to the solar plexus, but Mercer steps aside.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Mercer tries to land a pair of punches to the head, but Rukh ducks.
+Mercer throws a volley of painful punches to the nose.
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+Rukh clocks Mercer with a left to the chest.
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-Rukh probes with a pair of punches to the ribs, but Mercer steps aside and laughs.
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 jolts Rukh with a series of strong punches to the stomach.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer slams Rukh with a series of punches to the ribs. Rukh grimaces in pain.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 5 of 23 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 38 of 44 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 30-27
Rukh doesn't even want to rest!
Mercer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 4
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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+Mercer punches Rukh with a pair of furious punches to the solar plexus! Rukh doesn't seem bothered.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer shakes Rukh with a series of punches to the temple. Rukh ignores it.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Mercer probes with a series of right punches to the solar plexus, but Rukh quickly backs away.
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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 shots to the chest, but is ineffective.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh throws a volley of right punches to the chest, but he's too slow.
-Rukh throws a series of blows to the chest, but Mercer quickly backs away.
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+Mercer lands a barrage of wild punches to the mouth.
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-Rukh paws a barrage of right shots to the chest, but to no avail.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 5 of 24 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 19 of 25 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 40-36
Rukh doesn't even want to rest!
Mercer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 5
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
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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 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.
+Mercer stuns Rukh with a barrage of punches to the face. Rukh asks for time to wipe off the blood.
+Mercer punches Rukh with a volley of off balance punches to the jaw.
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+Mercer clocks Rukh with a flurry of mean punches to the nose.
+Mercer pokes Rukh with a volley of punches to the jaw.
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 tries a series of shots to the ribs, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer pokes Rukh with a stinging jab to the temple.
+Mercer nails Rukh with a series of nice punches to the stomach.
+Mercer tattoos Rukh with a pair of powerful punches to the solar plexus.
-Rukh probes with a flurry of blows to the solar plexus, but Mercer leaps aside.
+Mercer jars Rukh with a pair of punches to the ribs.
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-Rukh tries a flurry of shots to the stomach, but loses his balance.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 5 of 22 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 38 of 49 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 50-45
Rukh remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Mercer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 6
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer grazes Rukh with a cross to the stomach.
-Rukh throws a series of right punches to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
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+Mercer fires a volley of quick 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.
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+Mercer annoys Rukh with a flurry of off balance punches to the face.
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-Rukh throws a pair of right shots to the solar plexus, but comes up empty.
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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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+Mercer connects with a nasty jab to the stomach!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 5 of 23 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 34 of 48 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 60-54
Rukh grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Mercer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 7
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer grazes Rukh with a powerful roundhouse to the nose.
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+Mercer hurts Rukh with a barrage of vicious punches to the eye.
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+Mercer punches Rukh with a roundhouse to the jaw.
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+Mercer hits with a pair of powerful punches to the chest.
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+Mercer pokes Rukh with a volley of powerful punches to the face.
+Mercer tags Rukh with a straight right to the stomach.
-Rukh launches a series of shots to the ribs, but goes wide.
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-Mercer paws a series of right punches to the mouth, but Rukh escapes.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Rukh shakes Mercer with a pair of shots to the solar plexus.
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+Mercer punches Rukh with a series of strong punches to the temple.
+Mercer hurts Rukh with a pair of nice punches to the jaw!
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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 launches a series of shots to the stomach, but falls short.
-Rukh attacks with a left to the ribs, but falls short.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 5 of 24 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 35 of 43 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 70-63
Rukh grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Mercer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 8
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh fires a series of left blows to the chest, but Mercer 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 launches a flurry of left punches to the stomach, but Mercer quickly backs away.
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-Rukh throws a volley of shots to the ribs, but goes wide.
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+Mercer fires a volley of shots to the solar plexus. Rukh sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh tries to land a pair of shots to the solar plexus, but Mercer ducks.
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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:
Rukh landed 5 of 25 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 4 of 8 punches.
Rukh won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 79-73
Rukh grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Mercer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 9
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
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-Rukh launches a flurry of right blows to the ribs, but comes up empty.
+Mercer lands a flurry of punches to the face.
+Mercer slams Rukh with a volley of punches to the ribs!!
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+Mercer smashes Rukh with a volley of commanding blows to the stomach!
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+Rukh hits with a barrage of punches to the chest. Mercer sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh paws a series of left shots to the stomach, but flails uselessly.
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+Mercer scores with a pair of punches to the chin.
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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.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh paws a volley of right blows to the chest, but only hits air.
-Rukh fires a volley of shots to the ribs, but Mercer stays away from it.
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+Mercer annoys Rukh with a flurry of painful punches to the temple.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer hits Rukh with a barrage of furious punches to the face.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 5 of 26 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 39 of 49 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 89-82
Rukh grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Mercer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 10
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
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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 jab 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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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer hits Rukh with a flurry of punches to the stomach.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer stuns Rukh with a series of punches to the jaw. Rukh hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Mercer lashes out with a series of punches to the jaw. Rukh hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer pokes Rukh with a powerful straight right to the jaw.
+Mercer tosses a volley of punches to the eye!
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-Rukh probes with a volley of shots to the ribs, but Mercer takes it in the forearms.
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-Rukh tries a right roundhouse to the stomach, but Mercer deftly avoits it.
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+Mercer lands a nice jab to the ribs.
+Mercer wallops Rukh with a volley of punches to the mouth.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 5 of 25 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 35 of 44 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 99-91
Rukh grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Mercer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 11
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer backpedals and jabs.
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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.
+Mercer attacks with a pair of punches to the chin.
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+Mercer pokes Rukh with a left to the temple.
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.
+Mercer jars Rukh with a barrage of furious punches to the chin.
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+Mercer lashes out with a straight right to the jaw!! Rukh beats a hasty retreat.
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+Mercer annoys Rukh with a barrage of light punches to the solar plexus.
+Mercer lands a pair of punches to the eye.
+Mercer hits with a volley of strong punches to the temple.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh attacks with a barrage of blows to the ribs, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer hurts Rukh with a series of nice punches to the chin.
-Rukh launches a barrage of left blows to the chest, but Mercer steps aside and laughs.
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-Rukh probes with a left hook to the ribs, but flails uselessly.
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+Mercer jolts Rukh with a series of glancing shots to the mouth.
+Mercer catches Rukh with a barrage of punches to the face.
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-Rukh throws a uppercut to the solar plexus, but Mercer beats a hasty retreat.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 4 of 25 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 39 of 52 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 109-100
Rukh grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Mercer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 12
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer is backpedaling. (using the ring)
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+Mercer hurts Rukh with a flurry of quick shots to the solar plexus.
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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 drills Rukh with a series of painful blows to the jaw!
-Rukh probes with a series of blows to the temple, but Mercer escapes.
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+Mercer lashes out with a series 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 takes charge with a barrage of powerful shots to the eye. Rukh sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Mercer tries a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but falls short.
+Mercer hits Rukh with a flurry of solid punches to the nose. Rukh laughs!
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+Mercer hurts Rukh with a flurry of punches to the ribs. Rukh laughs!
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-Mercer charges with a pair of punches to the nose, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
-Rukh launches a barrage of blows to the head, but Mercer beats a hasty retreat.
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-Rukh tries to land a hook to the nose, but Mercer ties him up.
+Mercer whacks Rukh with a flurry of blows to the jaw.
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+Mercer pounds Rukh with a series of punches to the chest.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 5 of 24 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 43 of 63 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 119-109
Rukh grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Mercer is obviously tired.
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: J.J. Mercer 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: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 11: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 12: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Total Score: J.J. Mercer 119-109
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: J.J. Mercer 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: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 11: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 12: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Total Score: J.J. Mercer 119-109
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: J.J. Mercer 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: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 11: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 12: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Total Score: J.J. Mercer 119-109
J.J. Mercer wins by decision!
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