Public Fight Report
(Cruiserweight) Anthony "Rumble" Johnson defeated Eric "Butterbean" Esch by knockout (KO) in round 11.Match Saturday, September 11, 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 Mitch Halpern.
ROUND 1
Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
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+Rumble lashes out with a series of mean shots to the face.
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-Butterbean fires a barrage of punches to the nose, but Rumble quickly backs away.
-Rumble attempts a volley of right punches to the face, but Butterbean beats a hasty retreat.
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-Butterbean probes with a volley of left punches to the head, but goes wide.
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-Butterbean tries a left jab to the jaw, but falls short.
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+Rumble drills Butterbean with a barrage of stinging punches to the face.
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+Rumble backs up Butterbean with a barrage of punches to the head.
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-Rumble probes with a series of punches to the nose, but Butterbean leaps aside.
+Butterbean drills Rumble with a pair of shots to the temple!
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+Butterbean grazes Rumble with a pair of vicious punches to the head! Rumble doesn't notice.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 19 of 33 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 11 of 32 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.
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-Butterbean probes with a series of left punches to the head, but comes up empty.
-Butterbean lashes out with a volley of punches to the chin, but to no avail.
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-Butterbean attacks with a series of left punches to the face, but loses his balance.
-Butterbean launches a flurry of left punches to the eye, but Rumble beats a hasty retreat.
+Rumble smashes Butterbean with a volley of punches to the stomach.
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-Rumble launches a barrage of right punches to the chest, but only hits air.
-Butterbean charges with a flurry of punches to the face, but Rumble quickly backs away.
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+Butterbean pummels Rumble with a strong right to the jaw.
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+Butterbean fires a flurry of nasty punches to the temple!!
-Butterbean lashes out with a flurry of punches to the eye, but fails to score.
+Rumble hurts Butterbean with a pair of glancing punches to the stomach.
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-Rumble tries to land a jab to the stomach, but goes wide.
-Rumble paws a jab to the chest, but Butterbean ducks.
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+Rumble pummels Butterbean with a pair of blows to the ribs. Butterbean laughs!
+Rumble jolts Butterbean with a volley of punches to the stomach!! Butterbean sneers "My grandmother can hit harder than that!"
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 14 of 32 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 14 of 47 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.
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+Butterbean tags Rumble with a pair of punches to the jaw!
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-Butterbean tries a left jab to the nose, but misses.
+Butterbean punches Rumble with a volley of mean punches to the chin.
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-Rumble charges with a right straight right to the solar plexus, but misses completely.
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-Butterbean throws a barrage of punches to the chin, but Rumble beats a hasty retreat.
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-Butterbean paws a sweeping right to the jaw, but goes wide.
+Rumble fires a barrage of punches to the stomach! Butterbean backpedals to his own corner.
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+Rumble jars Butterbean with a series of powerful punches to the stomach. Butterbean gets mad!
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+Butterbean belts Rumble with a volley of wild punches to the nose.
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+Butterbean pounds Rumble with a nice jab to the head.
+Rumble jars Butterbean with a flurry of painful punches to the chest!
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+Butterbean hits with a flurry of glancing punches to the mouth.
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-Butterbean attempts a left jab to the head, but falls short.
-Butterbean attacks with a right straight right to the mouth, but comes up empty.
-Rumble tries to land a jab to the solar plexus, but misses completely.
-Butterbean tries to land a series of right punches to the ribs, but Rumble hides behind his gloves.
+Rumble scores with a volley of punches to the chest. Butterbean seems wobbly!
+ The fighters exchange punches to the nose.
BELL
According to the commentator:
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 17 of 33 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 22 of 57 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 grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
ROUND 4
Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
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+Rumble pops Butterbean with a barrage of loud blows to the stomach. Butterbean sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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-Rumble paws a series of left punches to the ribs, but fails to score.
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+Rumble wallops Butterbean with a volley of stiff punches to the solar plexus!
-Butterbean attacks with a series of right punches to the eye, but Rumble deftly avoits it.
+Rumble hits with a barrage of glancing punches to the ribs.
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+Butterbean hits with a barrage of mean punches to the ribs. Rumble beats a hasty retreat.
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-Butterbean lashes out with a volley of left punches to the face, but to no avail.
-Butterbean fires a volley of right punches to the temple, but he's too slow.
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-Rumble launches a pair of left punches to the stomach, but loses his balance.
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-Butterbean throws a flurry of right punches to the mouth, but Rumble backs out of it.
+Butterbean suprises Rumble with a flurry of powerful punches to the nose. Rumble sneers "My little sister can hit harder than you!"
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-Butterbean charges with a barrage of punches to the mouth, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Rumble throws a series of punches to the solar plexus, but loses his balance.
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-Butterbean launches a volley of punches to the stomach, but only hits air.
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+Butterbean lands a flurry of punches to the ribs.
-Butterbean attempts a left jab to the chin, but Rumble leaps aside.
-Butterbean tries a volley of left punches to the solar plexus, but to no avail.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 18 of 42 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 18 of 56 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 launches a series of punches to the jaw, but Rumble deftly avoits it.
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+Rumble hurts Butterbean with a pair of punches to the ribs. Butterbean backpedals to his own corner.
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+Butterbean rocks Rumble with a flurry of punches to the head! Rumble laughs!
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-Butterbean attempts a series of punches to the stomach, but Rumble ducks just in time.
-Butterbean lashes out with a flurry of left punches to the temple, but Rumble steps aside and laughs.
+Butterbean hits with a flurry of punches to the face!
-Rumble tries a volley of right punches to the solar plexus, but flails uselessly.
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-Butterbean probes with a barrage of right punches to the ribs, but flails uselessly.
-Butterbean attempts a series of punches to the chin, but loses his balance.
-Butterbean charges with a flurry of punches to the ribs, but Rumble steps aside.
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-Butterbean tries to land a barrage of punches to the head, but Rumble beats a hasty retreat.
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+Butterbean hammers Rumble with a light cross to the head!!
+Rumble annoys Butterbean with a pair of punches to the ribs. Butterbean beats a hasty retreat.
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-Rumble throws a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but Butterbean blocks.
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+Butterbean hits with a volley of wild punches to the head.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 16 of 32 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 18 of 52 punches.
Eric "Butterbean" Esch won the round 10-9
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 48-47
Rumble grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Butterbean is obviously tired.
ROUND 6
Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
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-Butterbean throws a jab to the solar plexus, but Rumble backs out of it.
+Rumble connects with a pair of painful punches to the solar plexus.
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+Rumble shakes Butterbean with a roundhouse to the solar plexus.
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-Butterbean throws a flurry of left punches to the stomach, but Rumble deftly avoits it.
+Butterbean shakes Rumble with a flurry of punches to the eye.
-Rumble probes with a barrage of right punches to the stomach, but to no avail.
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-Rumble tries to land a series of left punches to the chest, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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-Butterbean attempts a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but Rumble beats a hasty retreat.
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-Butterbean tries a series of left punches to the eye, but loses his balance.
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-Butterbean paws a flurry of punches to the jaw, but comes up empty.
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-Butterbean lunges with a pair of left punches to the face, but Rumble stays away from it.
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+Butterbean backs up Rumble with a pair of glancing punches to the stomach.
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+Butterbean solidly lands a painful jab to the jaw.
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-Butterbean fires a flurry of left blows to the ribs, but misses completely.
-Rumble attempts a flurry of left punches to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
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-Butterbean attempts a pair of punches to the eye, but Rumble covers himself well.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 17 of 32 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 18 of 60 punches.
This round was a 10-10 tie.
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 58-57
Rumble is obviously tired.
Butterbean is slowing down.
ROUND 7
Rumble is backpedaling. (using the ring)
Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
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-Butterbean probes with a flurry of punches to the mouth, but to no avail.
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-Butterbean lunges with a series of right punches to the jaw, but Rumble takes it in the forearms.
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+Butterbean attacks with a pair of punches to the mouth.
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-Butterbean fires a pair of right punches to the nose, but goes wide.
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+Butterbean nails Rumble with a barrage of off balance punches to the nose.
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-Butterbean throws a pair of right punches to the face, but Rumble narrowly avoids it
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-Butterbean launches a flurry of punches to the nose, but misses completely.
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-Butterbean launches a left straight right to the solar plexus, but Rumble stays away from it.
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+Rumble solidly lands a barrage of punches to the stomach.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 5 of 7 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 13 of 56 punches.
Eric "Butterbean" Esch won the round 10-9
This fight is too close to call.
Rumble grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
Butterbean is slowing down.
ROUND 8
Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
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-Rumble attacks with a roundhouse to the jaw, but goes wide.
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+Butterbean tosses Rumble with a head butt! The referee sees it and issues a warning!
-Rumble probes with a flurry of left punches to the mouth, but Butterbean stays away from it.
+Rumble scores with a barrage of punches to the nose.
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+Butterbean tags Rumble with a volley of stiff punches to the solar plexus.
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-Butterbean probes with a left right to the head, but falls short.
+Rumble whacks Butterbean with a series of nice punches to the nose.
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+Rumble lands a series of punches to the jaw.
-Butterbean attempts a barrage of right punches to the chest, but Rumble escapes.
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-Butterbean throws a barrage of punches to the eye, but Rumble backs out of it.
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-Butterbean attempts a series of right punches to the eye, but to no avail.
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+Butterbean wallops Rumble with a flurry of powerful punches to the nose.
-Butterbean probes with a jab to the mouth, but Rumble blocks.
+ The fighters exchange punches to the chin.
-Butterbean paws a barrage of right punches to the mouth, but Rumble escapes.
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+Butterbean nails Rumble with a barrage of punches to the ribs.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 20 of 32 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 13 of 53 punches.
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 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 looks exhausted.
ROUND 9
Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
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-Butterbean launches a flurry of left punches to the chin, but Rumble ducks just in time.
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-Butterbean probes with a right jab to the eye, but to no avail.
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-Butterbean lashes out with a pair of right punches to the chin, but Rumble ties him up.
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+Rumble hits with a volley of light shots to the nose.
-Butterbean lashes out with a pair of punches to the mouth, but to no avail.
-Rumble attempts a series of punches to the chin, but Butterbean blocks.
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-Butterbean attempts a flurry of left punches to the mouth, but he's too slow.
+Butterbean pokes Rumble with a series of punches to the head. Rumble falls against the ropes!
+Rumble connects with a barrage of vicious punches to the eye.
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-Butterbean tries a series of right blows to the mouth, but Rumble takes it in the forearms.
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-Butterbean paws a barrage of punches to the head, but Rumble covers himself well.
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-Rumble probes with a flurry of right punches to the mouth, but falls short.
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+Rumble thumps Butterbean with a volley of hard punches to the eye.
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+Butterbean hits with a volley of punches to the nose.
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BELL
According to the commentator:
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 18 of 34 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 12 of 59 punches.
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson won the round 10-9
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 87-85
Rumble is obviously tired.
Butterbean looks exhausted.
ROUND 10
Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
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-Rumble lashes out with a left jab to the chin, but misses completely.
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-Butterbean paws a barrage of punches to the nose, but only hits air.
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-Butterbean launches a flurry of left punches to the nose, but Rumble escapes.
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+Rumble pounds Butterbean with a barrage of solid punches to the jaw!
-Butterbean tries a left cross to the temple, but only hits air.
-Rumble charges with a barrage of punches to the jaw, but misses.
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+Rumble hits with a volley of nasty punches to the temple.
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-Butterbean paws a barrage of right punches to the mouth, but Rumble takes it in the forearms.
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-Rumble paws a series of right punches to the nose, but he's too slow.
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+Butterbean connects with Rumble with an illegal kidney punch! This is terrible!
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-Butterbean charges with a barrage of punches to the jaw, but is ineffective.
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-Butterbean attempts a flurry of right punches to the nose, but Rumble quickly backs away.
-Rumble tries a jab to the jaw, but Butterbean covers himself well.
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+Rumble pummels Butterbean with a pair of punches to the face.
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+Butterbean punches Rumble with a vicious straight right 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 7 of 38 punches.
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson won the round 10-9
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 97-94
Rumble is obviously tired.
Butterbean looks exhausted.
ROUND 11
Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
Butterbean is a raging bull!. (all-out)
+Rumble attacks with a loud left to the face.
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+Rumble solidly lands a flurry of strong punches to the mouth!
Rumble lands a sudden punch in the nose and Butterbean falls to the canvas!!
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Butterbean struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Rumble nails Butterbean with a flurry of punches to the jaw.
Rumble lands a cruel left cross to the jaw and Butterbean falls to the canvas!!
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Butterbean struggles to his feet and the fight goes on.
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+Rumble jars Butterbean with a flurry of glancing punches to the jaw.
+Rumble scores with a barrage of punches to the nose!
Rumble lands a crashing left punch in the nose and Butterbean hurtles to the canvas!!
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He's Out!
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson wins by a Knock Out!!
BELL
Rumble is slowing down. He has cut below the right eye. He has swelling above the left eye.
Butterbean can't remember which corner is his. He has minor cut above the right eye. He has gash below the right eye. He has swelling above the right eye.
Judge Guimond had the fight scored 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: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 7: Eric "Butterbean" Esch 10-9
Round 8: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 9: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 10: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Judge Leinbach had the fight scored 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: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 7: Eric "Butterbean" Esch 10-9
Round 8: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 9: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 10: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Larry Holmes had the fight scored 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: A 10-10 tie.
Round 6: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 7: Eric "Butterbean" Esch 10-9
Round 8: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 9: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Round 10: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
Anthony "Rumble" Johnson wins by a knockout!
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