Public Fight Report
(Light-Heavyweight) J.J. Mercer defeated Rukh by unanimous decision: 120-108, 120-108, 120-108.Match Friday, May 4, 2018In this corner, standing 5 feet(152 centimeters) tall weighing in at 107 pounds (49 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 Mitch Halpern.
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.
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-Rukh probes with a barrage of left shots to the ribs, but to no avail.
+Mercer drills Rukh with a barrage of punches to the face.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer suprises Rukh with a barrage of punches to the nose!!
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+Mercer hits with a pair of punches to the temple. Rukh seems wobbly!
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+Mercer tosses a volley of punches to the solar plexus. Rukh asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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+Mercer attacks with a barrage of shots to the mouth.
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+Mercer stuns Rukh with a volley of vicious punches to the chin. Rukh sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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 stuns Rukh with a pair of punches to the solar plexus.
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+Mercer tags Rukh with a sweeping right to the head.
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-Rukh probes with a volley of punches to the ribs, but misses completely.
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+Mercer lands a pair of nasty punches to the chin. Rukh doesn't notice.
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+Mercer staggers Rukh with a volley of shots to the mouth.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 0 of 16 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 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.
-Rukh lunges with a volley of left punches to the solar plexus, but misses completely.
+Mercer tattoos Rukh with a series of solid shots to the chin.
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+Mercer whacks Rukh with a barrage of powerful punches to the chin. 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.
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+Mercer grazes Rukh with a series of strong punches to the eye.
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 mean punches to the face!
+Mercer throws a flurry of punches to the stomach.
+Mercer connects with a nasty roundhouse to the chin.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh tries a series of blows to the stomach, but Mercer escapes.
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+Mercer pokes Rukh with a pair of blows to the nose.
-Rukh attempts a pair of punches to the ribs, but Mercer ducks just in time.
+Mercer backs up Rukh with a vicious left to the chin.
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+Mercer tags Rukh with a series of shots to the chin.
+Mercer fires a barrage of hard punches to the stomach.
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+Mercer lands a flurry of punches to the nose. Rukh asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 0 of 18 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 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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-Rukh paws a barrage of punches to the ribs, but to no avail.
+Mercer smacks Rukh with a pair of punches to the stomach.
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-Rukh lashes out with a volley of shots to the chest, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Mercer smacks Rukh with a series of nasty punches to the chin.
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.
+Mercer smacks Rukh with a volley of punches to the temple.
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-Rukh tries to land a volley of right blows to the solar plexus, but he's too slow.
+Mercer backs up Rukh with a pair of punches to the face.
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+Mercer hits with a series of punches to the solar plexus.
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-Rukh paws a pair of left shots to the solar plexus, but is ineffective.
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+Mercer punches Rukh with a volley of solid punches to the ribs.
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+Mercer pummels Rukh with a flurry of stinging punches to the jaw. Rukh laughs!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 23 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 47 of 47 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 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 tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer tattoos Rukh with a flurry of punches to the head!
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-Rukh attempts a barrage of left shots to the stomach, but Mercer leaps aside.
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-Rukh lashes out with a left cross to the stomach, but Mercer escapes.
-Rukh paws a series of right blows to the chest, but misses completely.
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-Rukh attempts a pair of right shots to the chest, but misses.
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+Mercer throws a flurry of solid punches to the eye. Rukh grimaces in pain.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer hits with a flurry of shots to the eye.
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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 strikes with a pair of vicious punches to the temple.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 23 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 23 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 nails Rukh with a volley of punches to the nose! Rukh sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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+Mercer annoys Rukh with a pair of mean punches to the nose.
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+Mercer throws a series of hard punches to the head. Rukh doesn't notice.
+Mercer suprises Rukh with a flurry 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.
-Rukh charges with a series of blows to the ribs, but Mercer steps aside and laughs.
-Rukh tries a flurry of punches to the ribs, but falls short.
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-Rukh tries to land a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but Mercer backs out of it.
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+Mercer annoys Rukh with a series of punches to the temple.
+Mercer connects with a volley of stinging punches to the mouth.
+Mercer fires a flurry of punches to the stomach.
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 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 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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+Mercer hits with a volley of solid punches to the nose.
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+Mercer drills Rukh with a volley of punches to the mouth.
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-Rukh probes with a pair of right punches to the chest, 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 pokes Rukh with a pair of loud punches to the eye.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh throws a series of left punches to the stomach, but fails to score.
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+Mercer lands a sweeping right to the ribs. Rukh 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 pokes Rukh with a barrage of glancing punches to the jaw.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer grazes Rukh with a series of punches to the jaw.
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-Rukh probes with a flurry of left shots to the solar plexus, but he's too slow.
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+Mercer tags Rukh with a barrage of punches to the face.
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+Mercer backs up Rukh with a painful jab to the chin. Rukh hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 25 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.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer punches Rukh with a volley of light punches to the eye. Rukh quickly recovers.
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-Rukh tries a barrage of right punches to the solar plexus, but comes up empty.
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+Mercer lands a volley of punches to the stomach.
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+Mercer tosses a barrage of strong punches to the face.
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+Mercer smacks Rukh with a series of shots to the ribs. Rukh gets mad!
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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 head.
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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 right uppercut to the chest, but comes up empty.
-Rukh attacks with a pair of shots to the stomach, but falls short.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer smacks Rukh with a pair of off balance punches to the stomach.
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+Mercer hammers Rukh with a barrage of solid shots to the face.
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+Mercer pokes Rukh with a jab to the chin.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 23 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 70-63
Rukh is slowing down.
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 throws a pair of right punches to the solar plexus, but only hits air.
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-Rukh throws a right jab to the solar plexus, but Mercer narrowly avoids it
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-Rukh throws a volley of right punches to the solar plexus, but misses completely.
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+Mercer tosses a commanding straight right to the nose. 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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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:
Rukh landed 1 of 23 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 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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+Mercer attacks with a flurry of nasty punches to the mouth.
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-Rukh lashes out with a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but fails to score.
-Rukh tries a volley of shots to the ribs, but comes up empty.
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-Rukh lashes out with a barrage of left punches to the stomach, but Mercer backs out of it.
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+Mercer rocks Rukh with a cross to the mouth.
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+Mercer jolts Rukh with a volley of punches to the chest.
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+Mercer catches Rukh with a flurry of wild punches to the face.
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+Mercer scores with a flurry of punches to the eye.
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+Mercer tags Rukh with a volley of punches to the stomach.
+Mercer slams Rukh with a series of blows to the head.
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+Mercer pokes Rukh with a pair of blows to the temple. 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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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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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 23 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 90-81
Rukh is slowing down. He has a bloody nose. He has a bloody lip.
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 hits Rukh with a barrage of blows to the jaw.
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-Rukh lashes out with a uppercut to the ribs, but Mercer steps aside and laughs.
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-Rukh fires a pair of right punches to the stomach, but Mercer beats a hasty retreat.
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+Mercer hits with a left to the temple.
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+Mercer staggers Rukh with an illegal kidney punch! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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+Mercer fires a flurry of stiff punches to the chin!! Rukh shakes his head to clear it.
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+Mercer fires a series of vicious punches to the chest.
+Mercer tosses a series of stinging punches to the stomach.
-Rukh tries to land a pair of shots to the stomach, but Mercer beats a hasty retreat.
+Mercer drills Rukh with a volley of punches to the stomach. Rukh asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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+Mercer hurts Rukh with a series 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 tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh attacks with a hook to the solar plexus, but is ineffective.
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-Rukh lashes out with a left straight right to the ribs, but flails uselessly.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer hits with a barrage of painful punches to the chin.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh probes with a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but Mercer ties him up.
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+Mercer pounds Rukh with a barrage of solid blows to the stomach.
+Mercer annoys Rukh with a pair of loud punches to the mouth. Rukh grimaces in pain.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 23 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 49 of 51 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 100-90
Rukh looks exhausted. He has a bloody nose. He has a bloody lip.
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 connects with a barrage of punches to the jaw. Rukh hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
+Mercer jolts Rukh with a flurry of nasty punches to the solar plexus.
-Rukh attempts a barrage of right blows to the stomach, but fails to score.
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+Mercer smacks Rukh with a series of shots to the stomach.
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+Mercer tags Rukh with a flurry of powerful blows to the jaw.
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-Rukh tries to land a left hook to the solar plexus, but Mercer covers himself well.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh probes with a volley of left punches to the solar plexus, but misses.
+Mercer punches Rukh with a left to the ribs. Rukh backpedals to his own corner.
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+Mercer tosses a volley of punches to the head!!
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+Mercer shakes Rukh with a pair of punches to the mouth! Rukh is hurt!
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-Rukh attacks with a pair of blows to the ribs, but Mercer quickly backs away.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer throws a pair of off balance 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 wallops Rukh with a series of glancing punches to the jaw.
-Rukh attempts a pair of punches to the ribs, but misses completely.
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+Mercer lands a flurry 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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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 24 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 55 of 55 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 110-99
Rukh is slowing down. He has a bloody nose. He has a bloody lip.
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 drills Rukh with a series of punches to the mouth.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh throws a cross to the nose, but flails uselessly.
+Mercer connects with a pair of blows to the stomach.
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+Mercer solidly lands a volley of loud punches to the nose. Rukh beats a hasty retreat.
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+Mercer hits with a barrage of furious punches to the eye. Rukh ignores it.
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+Mercer stuns Rukh with a series of punches to the chest.
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-Rukh lashes out with a series of shots to the nose, but falls short.
+Mercer hits with a pair of glancing punches to the chin.
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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 shots to the eye, but misses.
+Mercer hits Rukh with a pair of punches to the nose.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer smashes Rukh with a barrage of punches to the nose.
+Mercer slams Rukh with a flurry of stinging punches to the temple.
-Rukh paws a barrage of shots to the face, but Mercer stays away from it.
+Mercer hits with a pair of heavy punches to the temple. Rukh hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
+Mercer fires a volley of punches to the head.
+Mercer stuns Rukh with a straight right to the chin.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 24 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 63 of 63 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 120-108
Rukh is slowing down. He has a bloody nose. He has a bloody lip.
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
Christy Martin 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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