Public Fight Report
(Cruiserweight) Anthony "Rumble" Johnson defeated Eric "Butterbean" Esch by unanimous decision: 116-112, 116-113, 116-111.Match Saturday, August 28, 2021In this corner, standing 6 feet and 2 inches (188 centimeters) tall weighing in at 200 pounds (91 kilograms) is Anthony "Rumble" Johnson!!
In this corner, standing 5 feet and 3 inches (160 centimeters) tall weighing in at 176 pounds (80 kilograms) is Eric "Butterbean" Esch!!
The referee for this bout will be Dalby Shirley.
ROUND 1
Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
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-Butterbean throws a flurry of punches to the head, but Rumble steps aside.
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+Butterbean throws a volley of punches to the face.
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-Rumble throws a pair of right punches to the head, but goes wide.
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+Rumble attacks with a pair of punches to the jaw. Butterbean hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
-Butterbean attacks with a barrage of left punches to the nose, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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+Rumble pops Butterbean with a pair of stiff punches to the eye.
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+Rumble jars Butterbean with a left to the mouth.
-Butterbean throws a series of left punches to the head, but Rumble ducks just in time.
-Rumble paws a volley of right punches to the head, but he's too slow.
+Butterbean hammers Rumble with a sweeping right to the face.
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-Rumble tries to land a barrage of punches to the head, but loses his balance.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 19 of 35 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 12 of 31 punches.
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson won the round 10-9
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 10-9
Rumble doesn't even want to rest!
Butterbean doesn't want to stop fighting!
ROUND 2
Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
-Butterbean charges with a volley of left punches to the mouth, but falls short.
+Butterbean smashes Rumble with a series of solid punches to the head.
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+Butterbean hits with a solid jab to the nose.
+Rumble takes charge with a barrage of solid punches to the solar plexus!
+Rumble smashes Butterbean with a barrage of punches to the solar plexus.
+Butterbean jars Rumble with a barrage of loud punches to the temple.
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-Rumble launches a series of punches to the stomach, but to no avail.
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-Rumble lashes out with a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but Butterbean ducks just in time.
-Butterbean lashes out with a cross to the face, but Rumble beats a hasty retreat.
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-Butterbean fires a barrage of punches to the nose, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
-Butterbean attacks with a jab to the chin, but Rumble covers himself well.
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-Butterbean launches a series of punches to the temple, but goes wide.
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-Rumble lunges with a volley of left punches to the chest, but misses.
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-Butterbean tries a pair of punches to the mouth, but Rumble backs out of it.
-Rumble fires a pair of right punches to the solar plexus, but fails to score.
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+Rumble clocks Butterbean with a volley of solid punches to the ribs.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 18 of 33 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 17 of 49 punches.
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson won the round 10-9
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 20-18
Rumble doesn't even want to rest!
Butterbean doesn't even want to rest!
ROUND 3
Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
-Butterbean tries a flurry of left punches to the jaw, but Rumble hides behind his gloves.
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-Butterbean lunges with a pair of right punches to the mouth, but is ineffective.
-Rumble throws a series of punches to the solar plexus, but falls short.
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+Butterbean jars Rumble with a series of punches to the chin.
-Butterbean tries a volley of right punches to the eye, but Rumble leaps aside.
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-Butterbean lashes out with a barrage of punches to the ribs, but comes up empty.
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-Rumble throws a series of punches to the chest, but Butterbean covers himself well.
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+Butterbean hurts Rumble with a series of painful punches to the nose.
+Rumble wallops Butterbean with a hard straight right to the chest.
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-Butterbean paws a series of punches to the face, but Rumble deftly avoits it.
+Rumble clocks Butterbean with a pair of heavy punches to the ribs. Butterbean covers up.
+Butterbean annoys Rumble with a volley of powerful punches to the eye! Rumble hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
-Rumble attempts a flurry of left punches to the stomach, but Butterbean blocks.
-Butterbean charges with a barrage of punches to the mouth, but Rumble steps aside and laughs.
+Butterbean smacks Rumble with a flurry of strong punches to the jaw. Rumble gets mad!
+Rumble annoys Butterbean with a barrage of solid punches to the solar plexus.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 16 of 33 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 18 of 59 punches.
Eric "Butterbean" Esch won the round 10-9
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 29-28
Rumble remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
Butterbean remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
ROUND 4
Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
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-Rumble tries to land a series of punches to the chest, but Butterbean hides behind his gloves.
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-Butterbean paws a barrage of right punches to the face, but Rumble escapes.
-Rumble launches a series of right punches to the chest, but goes wide.
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-Butterbean fires a series of right punches to the chest, but Rumble ties him up.
-Butterbean attacks with a cross to the chin, but Rumble steps aside and laughs.
+Butterbean lands a series of punches to the chin. Rumble seems wobbly!
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-Butterbean launches a flurry of right punches to the solar plexus, but falls short.
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+Rumble lands a barrage of punches to the solar plexus.
-Butterbean tries a series of punches to the nose, but Rumble beats a hasty retreat.
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+Butterbean annoys Rumble with a volley of nice punches to the head.
+Rumble smacks Butterbean with a pair of solid punches to the ribs.
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-Rumble lashes out with a flurry of punches to the stomach, but goes wide.
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+Rumble lands a pair of punches to the stomach.
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+Butterbean smacks Rumble with a volley of hard punches to the temple.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 18 of 32 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 21 of 57 punches.
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson won the round 10-9
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 39-37
Rumble grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Butterbean grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 5
Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
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-Butterbean tries to land a pair of punches to the jaw, but Rumble ducks just in time.
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-Butterbean fires a pair of blows to the temple, but is ineffective.
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+Rumble suprises Butterbean with a commanding right to the ribs.
-Butterbean tries to land a barrage of left punches to the ribs, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Rumble fires a barrage of right punches to the stomach, but fails to score.
+Rumble solidly lands a pair of off balance punches to the solar plexus.
-Butterbean throws a flurry of punches to the mouth, but Rumble steps aside.
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+Rumble takes charge with a flurry of heavy punches to the chest!!
-Butterbean tries a volley of right punches to the face, but Rumble steps aside.
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+Butterbean slams Rumble with a flurry of punches to the ribs!!
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-Rumble attempts a series of punches to the chest, but Butterbean escapes.
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+Butterbean annoys Rumble with a flurry of commanding punches to the ribs.
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+Butterbean attacks with a volley of punches to the mouth.
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-Rumble attempts a barrage of left punches to the ribs, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
-Butterbean lashes out with a pair of punches to the mouth, but Rumble ducks.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 18 of 32 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 18 of 57 punches.
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson won the round 10-9
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 49-46
Rumble grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Butterbean is obviously tired.
ROUND 6
Rumble is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
-Butterbean tries to land a pair of left punches to the temple, but Rumble backs out of it.
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-Butterbean lunges with a right jab to the chest, but Rumble escapes.
+Butterbean tags Rumble with a pair of punches to the solar plexus!! Rumble asks for time to wipe off the blood.
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-Butterbean probes with a right jab to the head, but Rumble narrowly avoids it
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-Butterbean lunges with a jab to the temple, but flails uselessly.
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-Butterbean lashes out with a volley of punches to the face, but goes wide.
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+Butterbean strikes with a volley of heavy punches to the face. Rumble covers up.
+Butterbean throws a series of punches to the eye.
-Butterbean throws a pair of punches to the eye, but Rumble ducks just in time.
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-Butterbean throws a volley of right punches to the eye, but goes wide.
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-Butterbean tries to land a barrage of left punches to the jaw, but falls short.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 5 of 8 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 13 of 54 punches.
Eric "Butterbean" Esch won the round 10-9
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 58-56
Rumble grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Butterbean is obviously tired.
ROUND 7
Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
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-Butterbean lunges with a flurry of punches to the temple, but Rumble ties him up.
+Rumble nails Butterbean with a series of stinging punches to the chest.
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-Butterbean probes with a barrage of left punches to the chin, but to no avail.
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+Rumble catches Butterbean with a flurry of punches to the stomach.
-Butterbean tries a barrage of punches to the nose, but fails to score.
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-Rumble lunges with a barrage of left blows to the solar plexus, but comes up empty.
+Butterbean annoys Rumble with a series of punches to the jaw! Rumble hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
-Butterbean probes with a flurry of left punches to the head, but Rumble hides behind his gloves.
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-Butterbean throws a volley of left punches to the chin, but Rumble leaps aside.
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-Butterbean lashes out with a volley of left punches to the eye, but misses completely.
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-Rumble attempts a pair of punches to the chest, but Butterbean ties him up.
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-Butterbean tries a volley of left punches to the jaw, but Rumble blocks.
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-Butterbean tries to land a series of blows to the chin, but comes up empty.
+Rumble tosses a pair of vicious punches to the solar plexus! Butterbean seems wobbly!
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+Butterbean hits with a pair of punches to the chin.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 16 of 32 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 18 of 53 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 68-66
Rumble grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Butterbean is slowing down.
ROUND 8
Rumble is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
+Butterbean wallops Rumble with an illegal kidney punch! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
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+Butterbean lands a flurry of stinging punches to the mouth.
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+Butterbean scores with a barrage of punches to the eye.
-Butterbean paws a barrage of punches to the head, but Rumble hides behind his gloves.
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-Butterbean attacks with a left jab to the stomach, but misses.
-Butterbean tries to land a series of left punches to the eye, but to no avail.
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-Butterbean probes with a flurry of right punches to the stomach, but fails to score.
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-Butterbean paws a series of punches to the mouth, but Rumble ducks just in time.
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-Butterbean fires a pair of right punches to the chest, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Butterbean lunges with a volley of punches to the eye, but only hits air.
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-Butterbean attacks with a series of punches to the ribs, but comes up empty.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 5 of 8 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 15 of 55 punches.
Eric "Butterbean" Esch won the round 10-9
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 77-76
Rumble grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Butterbean is slowing down.
ROUND 9
Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
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+Rumble hits with a flurry of stiff punches to the eye. Butterbean backpedals to his own corner.
-Rumble attempts a barrage of punches to the face, but only hits air.
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-Butterbean fires a pair of punches to the head, but Rumble narrowly avoids it
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-Butterbean attempts a barrage of punches to the face, but Rumble escapes.
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-Butterbean throws a right straight right to the chin, but goes wide.
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-Butterbean charges with a flurry of left punches to the eye, but goes wide.
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+Butterbean tosses a volley of quick punches to the nose!
-Rumble probes with a flurry of left punches to the chin, but only hits air.
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-Butterbean throws a volley of punches to the face, but fails to score.
-Butterbean tries a volley of left punches to the mouth, but misses completely.
-Rumble probes with a flurry of left punches to the face, but Butterbean escapes.
+Rumble shakes Butterbean with a flurry of punches to the temple.
+Butterbean pummels Rumble with a flurry of furious punches to the nose.
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-Butterbean tries to land a jab to the head, but goes wide.
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-Butterbean lunges with a barrage of punches to the jaw, but he's too slow.
+Rumble drills Butterbean with a barrage of strong punches to the mouth!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 16 of 31 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 13 of 55 punches.
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson won the round 10-9
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 87-85
Rumble grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Butterbean is slowing down.
ROUND 10
Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
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+Rumble takes charge with a series of nasty punches to the mouth. Butterbean quickly recovers.
-Butterbean attempts a barrage of right punches to the nose, but misses completely.
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-Rumble charges with a volley of right punches to the mouth, but Butterbean takes it in the forearms.
-Butterbean lunges with a volley of punches to the head, but Rumble ties him up.
-Rumble probes with a straight right to the face, but only hits air.
-Butterbean fires a pair of punches to the temple, but only hits air.
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-Rumble paws a barrage of punches to the jaw, but fails to score.
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+Butterbean tags Rumble with a flurry of off balance punches to the temple.
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+Butterbean strikes with a flurry of nasty punches to the nose. Rumble retreats to the far corner.
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+Rumble scores with a flurry of commanding punches to the mouth.
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-Butterbean launches a volley of right punches to the nose, but flails uselessly.
-Butterbean fires a flurry of left punches to the mouth, but Rumble hides behind his gloves.
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-Butterbean lunges with a right jab to the chin, but he's too slow.
-Butterbean attacks with a barrage of punches to the jaw, but goes wide.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 16 of 32 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 13 of 57 punches.
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson won the round 10-9
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 97-94
Rumble grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Butterbean is slowing down.
ROUND 11
Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
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-Rumble tries a flurry of punches to the temple, but misses.
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-Butterbean attacks with a volley of punches to the head, but misses.
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-Butterbean probes with a right left to the eye, but Rumble takes it in the forearms.
-Rumble lashes out with a flurry of right punches to the face, but misses.
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-Butterbean lunges with a barrage of left punches to the nose, but comes up empty.
-Butterbean launches a volley of punches to the head, but Rumble ducks.
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-Butterbean attempts a barrage of punches to the jaw, but Rumble takes it in the forearms.
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-Butterbean tries to land a cross to the jaw, but is ineffective.
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-Butterbean attempts a flurry of left punches to the nose, but Rumble blocks.
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-Butterbean lunges with a jab to the chin, but Rumble backs out of it.
+Butterbean wallops Rumble with a flurry of loud punches to the eye!!
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+Butterbean connects with a flurry of powerful punches to the face.
+Butterbean staggers Rumble with a barrage of light punches to the chin.
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+Rumble lashes out with a series of commanding punches to the face.
-Butterbean launches a series of punches to the head, but Rumble ducks.
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+Rumble fires a series of shots to the temple!
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 15 of 31 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 12 of 57 punches.
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson won the round 10-9
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 107-103
Rumble is obviously tired.
Butterbean looks exhausted.
ROUND 12
Rumble is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Butterbean is a raging bull!. (all-out)
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-Butterbean attempts a pair of hooks to the head, but Rumble deftly avoits it.
-Butterbean tries a left punch to the mouth, but Rumble quickly backs away.
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+Butterbean connects with Rumble with an illegal rabbit punch! The referee sees it and takes a point away!
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+Butterbean suprises Rumble with a volley of roundhouses to the nose.
-Butterbean throws a volley of left blows to the chin, but only hits air.
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-Butterbean throws a barrage of blows to the eye, but falls short.
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-Butterbean fires a pair of left uppercuts to the nose, but fails to score.
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+Rumble hits with a volley of commanding punches to the nose.
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-Butterbean tries to land a series of right roundhouses to the eye, but he's too slow.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 8 of 8 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 5 of 31 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 116-112
Rumble is obviously tired.
Butterbean looks exhausted.
The judges decisions are:
Judge Guimond scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 2: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 3: A 10-10 tie.
Round 4: Eric "Butterbean" Esch 10-9
Round 5: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 6: Eric "Butterbean" Esch 10-9
Round 7: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 8: Eric "Butterbean" Esch 10-9
Round 9: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 10: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 11: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 12: A 10-10 tie.
Total Score: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 116-112
Judge Leinbach scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 2: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 3: A 10-10 tie.
Round 4: Eric "Butterbean" Esch 10-9
Round 5: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: Eric "Butterbean" Esch 10-9
Round 7: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 8: Eric "Butterbean" Esch 10-9
Round 9: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 10: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 11: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 12: A 10-10 tie.
Total Score: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 116-113
Sean O'Grady scores the fight as follows:
Round 1: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 2: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 3: Eric "Butterbean" Esch 10-9
Round 4: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 5: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 6: Eric "Butterbean" Esch 10-9
Round 7: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 8: Eric "Butterbean" Esch 10-9
Round 9: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 10: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 11: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 12: A 10-10 tie.
Total Score: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 116-111
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson wins by decision!
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