Public Fight Report
(Light-Heavyweight) J.J. Mercer defeated Rukh by unanimous decision: 120-103, 120-103, 120-103.Match Friday, June 15, 2018In this corner, standing 5 feet(152 centimeters) tall weighing in at 98 pounds (44 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 tattoos Rukh with a volley of punches to the nose! Rukh sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
-Rukh throws a pair of punches to the stomach, but is ineffective.
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 stuns Rukh with a roundhouse to the jaw.
+Mercer punches Rukh with a flurry of hard punches to the eye.
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+Mercer thumps Rukh with a flurry of punches to the face. Rukh hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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-Rukh probes with a volley of blows to the solar plexus, but only hits air.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer pokes Rukh with a jab to the solar plexus.
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+Mercer smacks Rukh with a flurry of stinging punches to the jaw.
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+Mercer drills Rukh with a straight right to the eye. Rukh asks for time to wipe off the blood.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer fires a pair of wild punches to the head. Rukh hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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-Rukh probes with a series of shots to the ribs, but he's too slow.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 0 of 17 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 47 of 48 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 10-9
Rukh doesn't even want to rest!
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.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer attacks with a series of stiff blows to the face.
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-Rukh attacks with a right sweeping right to the ribs, but Mercer stays away from it.
+Mercer whacks Rukh with a pair of vicious blows 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 tags Rukh with a pair of vicious punches to the nose. Rukh doesn't seem bothered.
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+Mercer shakes Rukh with a flurry of punches to the face.
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+Mercer fires a barrage of shots to the mouth.
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+Mercer tags Rukh with a pair of powerful blows 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 smacks Rukh with a volley of punches to the face.
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+Mercer smacks Rukh with a sweeping right to the mouth.
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-Rukh lunges with a right hook to the ribs, but comes up empty.
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+Mercer punches Rukh with a series of punches to the mouth.
+Mercer fires a pair of nasty shots to the eye.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 0 of 17 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! He has swelling above the left eye.
Mercer doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 3
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 lands a series of strong punches to the head.
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-Rukh probes with a flurry of left punches to the stomach, but is ineffective.
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+Mercer hammers Rukh with a flurry of quick punches to the ribs.
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+Mercer attacks with a commanding jab to the mouth.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer grazes Rukh with a left to the jaw.
+Mercer drills Rukh with a pair of loud punches to the head. Rukh hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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-Rukh fires a barrage of right shots to the ribs, but Mercer ducks.
+Mercer belts Rukh with a barrage of heavy punches to the nose.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer hits with a volley of loud blows to the head.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer annoys Rukh with a volley of light punches to the chest. Rukh hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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-Rukh attacks with a pair of right shots to the solar plexus, but Mercer beats a hasty retreat.
+Mercer throws a flurry of punches to the temple.
+Mercer attacks with a volley of hard punches to the head. Rukh gets mad!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 24 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. He has swelling above the left eye.
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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-Rukh attacks with a right uppercut to the stomach, but falls short.
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+Mercer hits with a roundhouse to the mouth. 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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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer rocks Rukh with a series of light punches to the face. Rukh backpedals to his own corner.
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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 flurry of blows to the jaw!! Rukh ignores it.
+Mercer hits Rukh with a barrage of light 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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-Rukh attempts a pair of left blows to the stomach, but Mercer blocks.
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-Rukh attempts a volley of right shots to the stomach, but Mercer stays away from it.
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-Rukh tries a series of shots to the chest, but fails to score.
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+Mercer hits with a barrage of loud blows to the face.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 24 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 23 of 23 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 40-36
Rukh grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has swelling above the left eye.
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.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer staggers Rukh with a series of powerful punches to the ribs.
+Mercer tags Rukh with a cross to the chin.
+Mercer takes charge with a pair of nasty punches to the nose.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh probes with a series of left punches to the solar plexus, but Mercer ducks.
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-Rukh paws a series of left punches to the stomach, but misses completely.
+Mercer pokes Rukh with a barrage of blows to the stomach. Rukh doesn't seem bothered.
+Mercer hits with a flurry of blows to the stomach.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh throws a volley of right punches to the solar plexus, but Mercer backs out of it.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer connects with a nasty cross to the chin.
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-Rukh tries a right jab to the solar plexus, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Mercer fires a barrage of strong blows to the temple. Rukh quickly recovers.
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+Mercer punches Rukh with a barrage of punches to the stomach.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 26 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 46 of 50 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 50-45
Rukh is obviously tired. He has swelling above the left eye.
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 tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer hits with a nasty right to the mouth.
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+Mercer tattoos Rukh with a barrage of punches to the stomach! Rukh shakes his head to clear it.
+Mercer punches Rukh with a flurry of stinging punches to the eye. Rukh sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
+Mercer pops Rukh with a barrage of punches to the eye. Rukh beats a hasty retreat.
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+Mercer tags Rukh with a volley of light punches to the chest.
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+Mercer tosses a volley of heavy punches to the mouth.
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-Rukh paws a volley of left shots to the solar plexus, but Mercer leaps aside.
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+Mercer takes charge with a flurry of loud punches to the eye. Rukh ignores it.
Mercer lands a bone crushing blow to the head and Rukh's knees buckle -- he topples to the canvas!!
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Rukh struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
+Mercer slams Rukh with a jab to the head.
-Rukh tries a flurry of left blows to the ribs, but he's too slow.
+Mercer solidly lands a sweeping right to the nose.
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-Rukh attacks with a volley of punches to the solar plexus, but flails uselessly.
+Rukh lashes out with a volley of punches to the chest. Mercer sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
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 throws a pair of right punches to the ribs, but loses his balance.
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+Mercer backs up Rukh with a barrage of punches to the stomach.
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+Mercer suprises Rukh with a barrage of off balance punches to the temple.
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 26 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 49 of 53 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-8
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 60-53
Rukh is slowing down. He has swelling above the left eye.
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 wakes up the fans with a volley of punches to the nose.
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+Mercer belts Rukh with a series of punches to the stomach.
-Rukh probes with a series of right punches to the ribs, but to no avail.
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+Mercer attacks with a flurry of punches to the ribs.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer hits with a barrage of punches to the nose! Rukh sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
Mercer lands a crashing smash to the jaw and Rukh is knocked out of the ring!!
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Rukh struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
+Mercer hammers Rukh with a volley of stiff punches to the face.
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-Rukh lunges with a pair of right blows to the chest, but Mercer ducks just in time.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer clocks Rukh with a volley of off balance punches to the stomach.
+Rukh smacks Mercer with a pair of punches to the chest.
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+Mercer shakes Rukh with a flurry of powerful punches to the jaw.
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+Mercer hits with a series of 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 staggers Rukh with a loud left to the mouth.
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+Mercer tattoos Rukh with a pair of wild punches to the solar plexus. Rukh hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Mercer tags Rukh with a flurry of solid punches to the jaw.
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-Rukh lashes out with a series of shots to the solar plexus, but Mercer ties him up.
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+Mercer lands 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.
-Rukh attacks with a series of shots to the stomach, but Mercer stays away from it.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 25 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 43 of 43 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-8
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 70-61
Rukh looks exhausted. He has swelling above the left eye.
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)
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh launches a barrage of shots to the stomach, but Mercer blocks.
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-Rukh lunges with a barrage of right blows to the stomach, but misses.
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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 left shots to the ribs, but Mercer ducks.
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+Mercer solidly lands a flurry of punches to the eye.
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-Rukh probes with a series of left blows to the stomach, but Mercer ducks just in time.
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 7 of 7 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 80-70
Rukh looks exhausted. He has swelling above the left eye.
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 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 pair of punches to the chest, but flails uselessly.
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+Mercer stuns Rukh with a hard jab to the ribs. Rukh laughs!
+Mercer lashes out with a quick uppercut to the head.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer hits with a barrage of strong punches to the face. Rukh sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
Mercer lands a blood spattering right cross to the jaw and Rukh falls to the canvas!!
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Rukh struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Rukh takes charge with a series of commanding shots to the ribs. Mercer beats a hasty retreat.
+Mercer slams Rukh with a barrage of punches to the chin!
+Mercer annoys Rukh with a series of shots to the chin.
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+Mercer lands a series of commanding shots to the mouth.
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-Rukh lunges with a flurry of right blows to the solar plexus, but fails to score.
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+Mercer pummels Rukh with a volley of heavy punches to the stomach.
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+Rukh fires a flurry of shots to the ribs. Mercer retreats to the far corner.
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+Mercer pummels Rukh with a nasty left to the face!!
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+Mercer whacks Rukh with a pair of stiff punches to the face.
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-Rukh charges with a barrage of left blows to the stomach, but Mercer backs out of it.
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The fighters start chatting with members of the press.
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+Mercer hits Rukh with a painful right to the stomach.
Mercer lands a resounding blow to the temple and Rukh's mouth guard flies into the far corner -- he's down!!
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Rukh struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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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 10-7
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 90-77
Rukh receives medical attention from his trainer. He has swelling above the left eye.
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 lands a series of nasty punches to the mouth. Rukh falls against the ropes!
-Rukh lashes out with a barrage of left punches to the stomach, but Mercer deftly avoits it.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh probes with a pair of left 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.
+Mercer rocks Rukh with a volley of loud punches to the temple.
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+Rukh staggers Mercer with a pair of solid blows to the ribs.
-Rukh tries to land a barrage of punches to the ribs, but Mercer ducks.
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+Mercer throws a pair of nice punches to the chin!!
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+Mercer connects with a pair of punches to the eye.
Mercer lands a terrific blow to the head and Rukh goes over backwards!!
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Rukh struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Mercer pummels Rukh with a pair of heavy punches to the jaw.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer strikes with a pair of blows to the jaw.
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+Mercer annoys Rukh with a series of heavy punches to the jaw.
-Rukh tries to land a volley of 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 catches Rukh with a barrage of hard punches to the temple. Rukh beats a hasty retreat.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 25 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 47 of 48 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-8
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 100-85
Rukh receives medical attention from his trainer. He has the left eye swollen shut.
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.
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-Rukh paws a barrage of punches to the ribs, but Mercer narrowly avoids it
+Mercer smashes Rukh with a flurry of shots to the mouth. Rukh beats a hasty retreat.
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-Rukh probes with a pair of right blows to the chest, but Mercer deftly avoits it.
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+Mercer annoys Rukh with a series of powerful punches to the stomach.
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+Mercer solidly lands a barrage of off balance 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.
+Mercer fires a series of light 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 tosses a light left to the stomach.
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-Rukh paws a left hook to the ribs, but Mercer deftly avoits it.
+Mercer belts Rukh with a volley of quick punches to the solar plexus!
-Rukh lunges with a barrage of shots to the chest, but Mercer blocks.
+Mercer pummels Rukh with a jab to the head. Rukh falls against the ropes!
+Mercer connects with a light left to the ribs.
+Mercer throws a barrage of strong punches to the nose. Rukh shakes his head to clear it.
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+Mercer tosses a series of off balance punches to the chest.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 23 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 57 of 58 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 110-94
Rukh receives medical attention from his trainer. He has the left eye swollen shut.
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 catches Rukh with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus. Rukh retreats to the far corner.
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+Mercer hurts Rukh with a nice sweeping right to the mouth.
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+Mercer backs up Rukh with a pair of commanding punches 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.
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+Mercer pokes Rukh with a flurry of light blows to the nose.
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-Rukh throws a volley of punches to the chin, but Mercer hides behind his gloves.
+Mercer solidly lands a barrage of strong 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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-Rukh attempts a sweeping right to the mouth, but Mercer takes it in the forearms.
+Mercer hits with a pair of quick punches to the stomach.
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+Mercer slams Rukh with a volley of punches to the chin.
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+Mercer solidly lands a pair of strong punches to the eye. Rukh retreats to the far corner.
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-Rukh attempts a pair of blows to the jaw, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Mercer catches Rukh with a sweeping right to the head.
+Mercer tosses a barrage of punches to the eye.
-Rukh lunges with a series of right punches to the head, but Mercer ducks.
+Mercer connects with a flurry of off balance punches to the jaw. Rukh hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Rukh landed 1 of 23 punches, and J.J. Mercer landed 62 of 64 punches.
J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9
J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 120-103
Rukh can't remember which corner is his. He has serious cut below the right eye. He has the left eye swollen shut.
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 10-8
Round 7: J.J. Mercer 10-8
Round 8: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 9: J.J. Mercer 10-7
Round 10: J.J. Mercer 10-8
Round 11: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 12: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Total Score: J.J. Mercer 120-103
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 10-8
Round 7: J.J. Mercer 10-8
Round 8: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 9: J.J. Mercer 10-7
Round 10: J.J. Mercer 10-8
Round 11: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 12: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Total Score: J.J. Mercer 120-103
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 10-8
Round 7: J.J. Mercer 10-8
Round 8: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 9: J.J. Mercer 10-7
Round 10: J.J. Mercer 10-8
Round 11: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 12: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Total Score: J.J. Mercer 120-103
J.J. Mercer wins by decision!
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