Public Fight Report
(Light-Heavyweight) J.J. Mercer defeated Rukh by unanimous decision: 120-108, 120-108, 120-108.Match Friday, March 9, 2018In this corner, standing 5 feet(152 centimeters) tall weighing in at 114 pounds (52 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 hits with a commanding cross to the chest. Rukh covers up.
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+Mercer lashes out with a series of stinging shots to the face. Rukh ignores it.
-Rukh fires a left to the ribs, 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.
+Mercer throws a barrage of punches to the mouth.
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+Mercer hits Rukh with a pair of solid punches to the stomach. Rukh covers up.
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+Mercer wallops Rukh with a series of solid punches to the face.
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+Mercer hits with a series of stiff punches to the eye.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer lands a series of punches to the chin.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer nails Rukh with a series of wild punches to the face.
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+Mercer smashes Rukh with a powerful jab to the jaw!
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-Rukh paws a series of blows to the stomach, but comes up empty.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 15 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 48 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.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer hits Rukh with a flurry of mean punches to the ribs.
+Mercer tosses a flurry of punches to the nose. Rukh doesn't seem bothered.
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+Mercer wakes up the fans with a volley of painful shots to the solar plexus.
+Mercer smashes Rukh with a series of punches to the ribs.
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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 fires a flurry of powerful punches to the eye. Rukh beats a hasty retreat.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer tosses a flurry of nice punches to the face. Rukh quickly recovers.
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-Rukh charges with a volley of punches to the ribs, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Rukh throws a series of blows to the stomach, but he's too slow.
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+Mercer drills Rukh with a stiff cross to the chin.
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+Mercer tags Rukh with a series of nasty punches to the head.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 16 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 44 of 50 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 tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer fires a flurry of punches to the jaw.
-Rukh lashes out with a barrage of blows to the ribs, but Mercer quickly backs away.
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+Mercer clocks Rukh with a volley of loud punches to the temple.
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-Rukh fires a flurry of punches to the chest, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Rukh fires a flurry of right punches to the stomach, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
-Rukh attempts a left left to the solar plexus, but comes up empty.
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+Mercer backs up Rukh with a pair of wild shots to the head.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer rocks Rukh with a pair of commanding blows to the mouth.
+Mercer hits with a volley of light blows to the ribs.
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+Mercer hits Rukh with a pair of strong punches to the stomach. 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 to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer tags Rukh with a flurry of commanding punches to the stomach.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 2 of 22 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 46 of 48 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 30-27
Rukh remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Mercer doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 4
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.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh throws a left uppercut to the ribs, but fails to score.
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+Mercer fires a volley 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 scores with a barrage of punches to the ribs.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh launches a pair of blows to the solar plexus, but Mercer ducks just in time.
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-Rukh tries to land a pair of left punches to the ribs, but Mercer narrowly avoids it
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-Rukh attempts a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but misses completely.
+Mercer wallops Rukh with a pair of nice punches to the face. Rukh falls against the ropes!
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+Mercer throws a left to the face. Rukh seems wobbly!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 24 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 24 of 25 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 40-36
Rukh remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
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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+Mercer catches Rukh with a barrage of punches to the mouth! Rukh covers up.
+Mercer pummels Rukh with a flurry of vicious blows to the chest.
+Mercer staggers Rukh with a flurry of quick punches to the nose.
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-Rukh fires a volley of left punches 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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+Mercer tags Rukh with a pair of punches to the chin.
-Rukh launches a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but Mercer ducks just in time.
+Mercer lands a pair of punches to the head.
+Mercer lands a volley of blows to the nose. Rukh seems wobbly!
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+Mercer smashes Rukh with a pair of nasty punches to the stomach.
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+Mercer hits with a volley of furious punches to the mouth.
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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 punches Rukh with a pair of light punches to the solar plexus. Rukh shakes his head to clear it.
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+Mercer hits with a pair of punches to the ribs. Rukh sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 24 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 49 of 49 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 50-45
Rukh grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
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.
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-Rukh attacks with a barrage of punches to the stomach, but Mercer steps aside and laughs.
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+Mercer grazes Rukh with a pair of 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 to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer drills Rukh with a barrage of strong punches to the solar plexus. Rukh laughs!
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer drills Rukh with a pair of punches to the temple.
+Mercer punches Rukh with a volley of blows to the eye. Rukh doesn't seem bothered.
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+Mercer fires a volley of punches to the head.
+Mercer hits Rukh with a volley of punches to the face.
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-Rukh tries a volley of blows to the stomach, but goes wide.
-Rukh fires a pair of right shots to the chest, but comes up empty.
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-Rukh launches a barrage of right punches to the solar plexus, but comes up empty.
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+Mercer tattoos Rukh with a barrage of punches to the jaw.
+Mercer pummels Rukh with a pair of vicious punches to the head. Rukh hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 2 of 26 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 48 of 48 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 60-54
Rukh is obviously tired.
Mercer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 7
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
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-Rukh probes with a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but misses.
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+Mercer hits with a flurry of nasty punches to the solar plexus. Rukh laughs!
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer fires a volley of painful punches to the chest.
+Mercer tosses a series of punches to the temple. Rukh doesn't seem bothered.
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+Mercer whacks Rukh with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer smacks Rukh with a jab to the chin.
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-Rukh probes with a volley of right shots to the stomach, but Mercer hides behind his gloves.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh lunges with a pair of punches to the stomach, but Mercer escapes.
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+Mercer grazes Rukh with a series of furious punches to the chin.
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-Rukh throws a volley of blows to the stomach, but comes up empty.
+Mercer attacks with a series of blows to the mouth.
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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 jaw.
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+Mercer lands a glancing uppercut to the chin.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 24 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 46 of 46 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 70-63
Rukh is obviously tired.
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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-Rukh launches a barrage of right punches to the chest, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Rukh attempts a flurry of right punches to the stomach, but comes up empty.
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-Rukh lashes out with a pair of right blows to the ribs, 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 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 launches a volley of blows to the chest, but falls short.
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+Mercer scores with a pair of shots to the eye.
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-Rukh throws a series of punches to the stomach, but flails uselessly.
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-Rukh throws a pair of shots to the stomach, but he's too slow.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 22 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 8 of 8 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 80-72
Rukh is obviously tired.
Mercer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 9
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
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+Mercer punches Rukh with a flurry of punches to the chest!
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+Mercer wakes up the fans with a barrage of hard punches to the eye. Rukh covers up.
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+Mercer tattoos Rukh with a straight right 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 probes with a right sweeping right to the stomach, but Mercer steps aside.
-Rukh attempts a pair of left punches to the ribs, but Mercer ducks.
+Mercer smacks Rukh with a stinging jab to the jaw!!
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+Mercer solidly lands a volley of punches to the head. Rukh shakes his head to clear it.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh paws a series of blows to the solar plexus, but fails to score.
+Mercer drills Rukh with a volley of punches to the stomach. Rukh beats a hasty retreat.
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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 hits Rukh with a volley of punches to the head.
+Mercer hits with a pair of powerful punches to the face.
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+Mercer whacks Rukh with a glancing jab to the temple.
-Rukh tries a flurry of right punches to the stomach, but Mercer covers himself well.
+Mercer catches Rukh with a flurry of loud punches to the temple.
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-Rukh throws a right hook to the ribs, but goes wide.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 25 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 45 of 49 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 90-81
Rukh is slowing down.
Mercer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 10
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
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+Mercer clocks Rukh with a series of solid punches to the nose!
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh tries to land a series of blows to the ribs, but comes up empty.
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+Mercer hammers Rukh with a strong jab to the mouth.
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+Mercer annoys Rukh with a volley of off balance punches to the mouth.
+Mercer lands a volley of glancing shots to the mouth.
+Mercer pokes Rukh with a flurry of off balance punches to the nose.
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+Mercer annoys Rukh with a flurry of loud punches to the face. Rukh ignores it.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer catches Rukh with a volley of heavy punches to the solar plexus.
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+Mercer slams Rukh with a flurry of punches to the chest. Rukh seems wobbly!
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-Rukh fires a series of left punches 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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-Rukh tries to land a flurry of left shots to the solar plexus, but misses.
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+Mercer smacks Rukh with a volley of punches to the face. Rukh retreats to the far corner.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 25 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 45 of 45 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 100-90
Rukh is slowing down.
Mercer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 11
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)
Mercer backpedals and jabs.
+Mercer belts Rukh with a series of hard blows to the nose.
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+Mercer rocks Rukh with a series of punches to the eye.
+Mercer punches Rukh with a pair of punches to the chest.
+Mercer catches Rukh with a series of furious punches to the jaw.
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+Mercer strikes with a volley of punches to the eye.
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-Rukh throws a barrage of blows to the stomach, but Mercer ducks just in time.
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+Mercer nails Rukh with a jab to the nose. Rukh covers up.
+Mercer punches Rukh with a jab to the chest!
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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+Mercer tosses a strong roundhouse to the head.
+Mercer staggers Rukh with a volley of mean punches to the ribs.
+Mercer solidly lands a volley of punches to the temple! Rukh asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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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 punches to the ribs. Rukh backpedals to his own corner.
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-Rukh probes with a left to the chest, but misses.
+Mercer tosses a pair of punches to the jaw.
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-Rukh launches a barrage of blows to the stomach, but he's too slow.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 24 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 58 of 58 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 110-99
Rukh is slowing down.
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)
+Mercer hits Rukh with a volley of punches to the chest.
+Mercer takes charge with a series of punches to the face.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer lands a volley of punches to the head.
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+Mercer tosses a volley of hard punches to the nose.
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-Rukh throws a flurry of blows to the mouth, but Mercer quickly backs away.
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+Mercer connects with a pair of punches to the temple.
+Mercer smashes Rukh with a barrage of commanding punches to the jaw.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer lands a barrage of punches to the solar plexus. Rukh hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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-Rukh throws a pair of left punches to the chin, but is ineffective.
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-Rukh fires a flurry of right shots to the chin, but comes up empty.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer pops Rukh with a pair of hard punches to the chin.
+Mercer jars Rukh with a barrage of commanding punches to the head! Rukh beats a hasty retreat.
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+Mercer catches Rukh with a series of hard punches to the chest.
-Rukh charges with a series of punches to the face, but flails uselessly.
-Rukh attempts a straight right to the jaw, but Mercer ducks.
+Mercer thumps Rukh with a volley of wild shots to the mouth!!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 26 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 64 of 64 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 120-108
Rukh is slowing down.
Mercer 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: 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: J.J. Mercer 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 120-108
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: J.J. Mercer 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 120-108
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: 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: J.J. Mercer 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 120-108
J.J. Mercer wins by decision!
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