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(Light-Heavyweight) J.J. Mercer defeated Rukh by unanimous decision: 119-109, 119-109, 119-109.

Match Friday, November 03, 2017

In this corner, standing 5 feet and 6 inches (168 centimeters) tall weighing in at 175 pounds (79 kilograms) is J.J. Mercer !!

In this corner, standing 5 feet(152 centimeters) tall weighing in at 137 pounds (62 kilograms) is Rukh!!

The referee for this bout will be Joe Cortez.

ROUND 1

Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer punches Rukh with a series of stiff punches to the chest.
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-Rukh probes with a flurry of right shots to the ribs, but Mercer deftly avoits it.
+Mercer lands a volley of mean punches to the solar plexus.
+Mercer hits Rukh with a sweeping right to the chest.
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+Mercer throws a furious hook to the solar plexus. Rukh hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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-Mercer probes with a volley of right punches to the solar plexus, but Rukh backs out of it.
-Rukh tries to land a right hook to the chest, but flails uselessly.
+Mercer wallops Rukh with a flurry of heavy punches to the mouth.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer grazes Rukh with a barrage of furious punches to the face. Rukh sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
+Mercer rocks Rukh with a series of nice punches to the ribs.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

J.J. Mercer landed 45 of 49 punches, and Rukh landed 3 of 15 punches.

J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9

J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 10-9


Mercer doesn't want to stop fighting!

Rukh doesn't want to stop fighting!



ROUND 2

Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh paws a series of right blows to the chest, but Mercer narrowly avoids it
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+Mercer hits with a wild roundhouse to the nose.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh throws a series of right blows to the chest, but loses his balance.
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+Mercer thumps Rukh with a series of hard punches to the mouth.
+Mercer tosses a right to the head.
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+Mercer drills Rukh with a sweeping right to the stomach!! Rukh quickly recovers.
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+Mercer scores with a series of mean blows to the eye.
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+Mercer clocks Rukh with a pair of wild punches to the nose. Rukh covers up.
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+Mercer hits with a barrage of hard shots to the head!
-Mercer attempts a pair of shots to the eye, but flails uselessly.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

J.J. Mercer landed 44 of 48 punches, and Rukh landed 3 of 16 punches.

J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9

J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 20-18


Mercer doesn't even want to rest!

Rukh doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 3

Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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-Rukh probes with a volley of right shots to the solar plexus, but Mercer steps aside and laughs.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh lunges with a straight right to the stomach, but Mercer backs out of it.
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+Mercer lashes out with a volley of stiff punches to the chin.
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+Mercer punches Rukh with a volley of painful blows to the eye. Rukh doesn't seem bothered.
+Mercer lands a barrage 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 tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer belts Rukh with a uppercut to the mouth. Rukh falls against the ropes!
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+Mercer jars Rukh with a pair of punches to the chin. Rukh sneers "Is that the best you can do?"
+Mercer strikes with a barrage of punches to the temple.
-Rukh probes with a pair of shots to the stomach, but Mercer quickly backs away.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer takes charge with a barrage of light blows to the chest.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

J.J. Mercer landed 43 of 52 punches, and Rukh landed 4 of 25 punches.

J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9

J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 30-27


Mercer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Rukh doesn't even want to rest!



ROUND 4

Mercer is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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-Rukh fires a flurry of right punches to the ribs, but Mercer ducks just in time.
-Rukh lashes out with a left right 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.
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-Mercer attempts a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but comes up empty.
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+Mercer lashes out with a volley of hard punches to the ribs. 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 throws a light roundhouse to the temple.
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-Rukh throws a pair of shots to the stomach, but loses his balance.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer lashes out with a barrage of stiff punches to the ribs!!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

J.J. Mercer landed 18 of 24 punches, and Rukh landed 3 of 26 punches.

J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9

J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 40-36


Mercer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Rukh remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 5

Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Mercer strikes with a volley of mean punches to the stomach. Rukh retreats to the far corner.
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-Rukh charges with a left to the stomach, but Mercer covers himself well.
+Mercer pops Rukh with a barrage 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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-Rukh tries a right uppercut to the solar plexus, but is ineffective.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Mercer fires a pair of right blows to the eye, but Rukh ties him up.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer shakes Rukh with a barrage of punches to the temple!!
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-Rukh attempts a series of right punches to the chest, but Mercer blocks.
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+Mercer punches Rukh with a barrage of painful blows to the chest. Rukh laughs!
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+Mercer tosses a barrage of mean shots to the mouth.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh attempts a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but loses his balance.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

J.J. Mercer landed 42 of 46 punches, and Rukh landed 4 of 25 punches.

J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9

J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 50-45


Mercer remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.

Rukh remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.



ROUND 6

Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh launches a barrage of right shots to the stomach, but he's too slow.
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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 series of punches to the chest.
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-Rukh attacks with a volley of shots to the solar plexus, but only hits air.
+Mercer solidly lands a volley of shots to the stomach. Rukh seems wobbly!
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.

+Mercer throws a series of punches to the face!!
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+Mercer stuns Rukh with a flurry of vicious blows to the face.
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-Rukh throws a volley of left punches to the chest, but loses his balance.
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+Mercer takes charge with a pair of furious punches to the temple. Rukh shakes his head to clear it.
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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 pair of glancing punches to the solar plexus! Rukh sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
+Mercer tags Rukh with a barrage of solid blows to the jaw.
-Rukh charges with a roundhouse to the stomach, but Mercer steps aside and laughs.
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+Mercer annoys Rukh with a flurry of punches to the chest.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

J.J. Mercer landed 40 of 50 punches, and Rukh landed 4 of 25 punches.

J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9

J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 60-54


Mercer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Rukh grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 7

Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh throws a straight right to the solar plexus, but loses his balance.
-Rukh attempts a pair of right punches to the solar plexus, but loses his balance.
-Rukh probes with a series of blows to the stomach, but to no avail.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer smashes Rukh with a left to the solar plexus. Rukh hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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+Mercer catches Rukh with a series of stiff shots to the face.
+Mercer fires a barrage of punches to the solar plexus.
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-Rukh attempts a pair of shots to the ribs, but Mercer ducks.
+Mercer tosses a volley of wild punches to the temple.
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+Mercer tosses a series of quick punches to the chin.
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+Mercer strikes with a series of vicious shots to the solar plexus!
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+Mercer shakes Rukh with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus. Rukh backpedals to his own corner.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Rukh attacks with Mercer with a bite to the ear! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer smashes Rukh with a flurry of commanding punches to the mouth. Rukh beats a hasty retreat.
-Mercer probes with a flurry of punches to the mouth, but fails to score.
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+Mercer hits with a series of furious shots to the head!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

J.J. Mercer landed 39 of 43 punches, and Rukh landed 4 of 25 punches.

J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9

J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 70-63


Mercer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Rukh grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 8

Mercer is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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-Rukh tries a volley of left shots to the stomach, but Mercer ducks.
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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 lunges with a right uppercut to the solar plexus, but Mercer backs out of it.
-Rukh tries to land a left jab to the chest, but Mercer ties him up.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh attempts a volley of right blows to the ribs, but Mercer ties him up.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

J.J. Mercer landed 6 of 9 punches, and Rukh landed 3 of 22 punches.

Rukh won the round 10-9

J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 79-73


Mercer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.

Rukh grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 9

Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Mercer hits with a jab to the ribs. Rukh sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
-Rukh probes with a pair of punches to the stomach, but Mercer escapes.
+Mercer tosses a barrage of light punches to the temple.
+Mercer throws a volley of hard punches to the face.
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-Mercer attempts a volley of right punches to the eye, but Rukh backs out of it.
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-Rukh paws a series of left punches to the stomach, but comes up empty.
+Mercer wallops Rukh with a pair of powerful blows 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 annoys Rukh with a barrage of nasty punches to the ribs.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh throws a volley of shots to the stomach, but is ineffective.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer pounds Rukh with a barrage of powerful shots to the jaw.
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+Mercer throws a barrage of light punches to the face.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer fires a pair of loud shots to the jaw.
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+Mercer wallops Rukh with a series of punches to the mouth. Rukh hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

J.J. Mercer landed 41 of 46 punches, and Rukh landed 4 of 25 punches.

J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9

J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 89-82


Mercer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has serious cut above the right eye.

Rukh is obviously tired.



ROUND 10

Mercer stays outside and uses his jab.
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Mercer connects with a painful hook to the chin. Rukh sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
+Mercer tags Rukh with a flurry of stiff punches to the head.
+Mercer takes charge with a pair of hard punches to the ribs.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer annoys Rukh with a pair of punches to the mouth.
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
-Rukh tries to land a pair 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 nails Rukh with a series of punches to the nose.
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+Mercer hammers Rukh with a volley of stiff blows to the eye.
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-Mercer paws a uppercut to the ribs, but Rukh ties him up.
+Mercer catches Rukh with a barrage of punches to the chin.
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-Rukh charges with a left uppercut to the solar plexus, but Mercer hides behind his gloves.
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-Mercer throws a barrage of left punches to the chest, but Rukh stays away from it.
+Mercer backs up Rukh with a volley of punches to the stomach!!
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer fires a volley of punches to the jaw.
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-Rukh lashes out with a right uppercut to the stomach, but Mercer covers himself well.
-Rukh throws a volley of punches to the solar plexus, but misses.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

J.J. Mercer landed 39 of 49 punches, and Rukh landed 4 of 21 punches.

J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9

J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 99-91


Mercer grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool. He has serious cut above the right eye.

Rukh is obviously tired.



ROUND 11

Mercer backpedals and jabs.
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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+Mercer smacks Rukh with a pair of off balance punches to the ribs!
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-Rukh launches a series of right shots to the solar plexus, but Mercer quickly backs away.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
+Mercer pounds Rukh with a loud cross 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 connects with a flurry of vicious punches to the jaw.
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-Rukh fires a volley of left punches to the ribs, but Mercer quickly backs away.
-Rukh throws a barrage of right shots to the solar plexus, but Mercer blocks.
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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 attacks with a pair of glancing punches to the temple.
+Mercer rocks Rukh with a right to the face.
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+Mercer lands a pair of punches to the chin.
-Rukh throws a flurry of shots to the solar plexus, but is ineffective.
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+Mercer annoys Rukh with a volley of mean punches to the head.
+Mercer shakes Rukh with a volley of punches to the mouth. Rukh quickly recovers.
+Mercer stuns Rukh with a series of heavy punches to the chest.
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+Mercer hammers Rukh with a quick cross to the temple.
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BELL

According to the commentator:

J.J. Mercer landed 42 of 58 punches, and Rukh landed 3 of 25 punches.

J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9

J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 109-100


Mercer is obviously tired. He has gash above the right eye.

Rukh grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.



ROUND 12

Mercer is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Rukh clinches when his opponent closes. (clinching)

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-Mercer probes with a series of right punches to the stomach, but loses his balance.
-Rukh tries a volley of left shots to the chin, but Mercer 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 belts Rukh with a flurry of light punches to the nose. Rukh doesn't seem bothered.
+Mercer throws a flurry of nasty punches to the chin.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.

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-Rukh launches a pair of punches to the eye, but comes up empty.
-Mercer fires a series of blows to the head, but fails to score.
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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+Mercer throws a volley of punches to the mouth. Rukh is hurt!
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Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.
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-Rukh attempts a barrage of left shots to the face, 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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-Rukh launches a series of left shots to the eye, but Mercer takes it in the forearms.
+Mercer hits with a barrage of stiff punches to the chin!
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.

+Mercer strikes with a flurry of painful punches to the temple!!
Mercer tries to attack, but Rukh hangs on until the referee separates them.

+Mercer tags Rukh with a barrage of light punches to the nose!!
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BELL

According to the commentator:

J.J. Mercer landed 35 of 63 punches, and Rukh landed 4 of 22 punches.

J.J. Mercer won the round 10-9

J.J. Mercer is winning the fight 119-109


Mercer is obviously tired. He has gash above the right eye.

Rukh grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.




The judges decisions are:


Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:

Round 1: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 2: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 3: J.J. Mercer 10-9
Round 4: 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!