Eric Scott Esch, commonly referred to as Butterbean, is an American boxer, kickboxer, mixed martial
Eric Scott Esch, commonly referred to as Butterbean, is an American boxer, kickboxer, mixed martial

artist and professional wrestler who competes in the Heavyweight division. Esch transitioned
artist and professional wrestler who competes in the Heavyweight division. Esch transitioned

to professional boxing in 1994 following a successful stint on the Toughman Contest scene
to professional boxing in 1994 following a successful stint on the Toughman Contest scene

and went on to capture the World Athletic Association heavyweight and IBA super heavyweight
and went on to capture the World Athletic Association heavyweight and IBA super heavyweight

championships. Beginning in 2003, he began fighting regularly as a kickboxer and mixed
championships. Beginning in 2003, he began fighting regularly as a kickboxer and mixed

martial artist, most notably in K-1 and the Pride Fighting Championships. Butterbean's
martial artist, most notably in K-1 and the Pride Fighting Championships. Butterbean's

combined fight record stands at 94 wins, 24 losses, and 9 draws.
combined fight record stands at 94 wins, 24 losses, and 9 draws.

Early life Esch was born in Bay City, Michigan and raised
Early life Esch was born in Bay City, Michigan and raised

in Jasper, Alabama. He had a difficult childhood; his mother died when he was eight years old,
in Jasper, Alabama. He had a difficult childhood; his mother died when he was eight years old,

and he was frequently bullied at school for being overweight. While decking floors for
and he was frequently bullied at school for being overweight. While decking floors for

manufactured homes at the Southern Energy Homes plant in Addison, Alabama, his colleagues
manufactured homes at the Southern Energy Homes plant in Addison, Alabama, his colleagues

dared him to enter a local Toughman Contest. He went on to win the tournament and begin
dared him to enter a local Toughman Contest. He went on to win the tournament and begin

his career in fight sports. Career
his career in fight sports. Career

Boxing career and becoming "King of the 4 Rounders"
Boxing career and becoming "King of the 4 Rounders"

Esch began his fighting career on the Toughman Contest scene in Texarkana, Arkansas in the
Esch began his fighting career on the Toughman Contest scene in Texarkana, Arkansas in the

early 1990s and went on to become a five-time World Toughman Heavyweight Champion with a
early 1990s and went on to become a five-time World Toughman Heavyweight Champion with a

record of 56–5 with 36 knockouts. He received the nickname "Butterbean" when he was forced
record of 56–5 with 36 knockouts. He received the nickname "Butterbean" when he was forced

to go on a diet in order to meet the Toughman 181 kilogram/400 pound weight limit.
to go on a diet in order to meet the Toughman 181 kilogram/400 pound weight limit.

He made his professional boxing debut on October 15, 1994, beating Tim Daniels by decision
He made his professional boxing debut on October 15, 1994, beating Tim Daniels by decision

in Birmingham, Alabama. He soon developed a cult following and became known as "King
in Birmingham, Alabama. He soon developed a cult following and became known as "King

of the 4 Rounders". Speaking of his popularity in a 2008 interview with BoxingInsider, Esch
of the 4 Rounders". Speaking of his popularity in a 2008 interview with BoxingInsider, Esch

stated: Esch ran up an impressive string of wins,
stated: Esch ran up an impressive string of wins,

mostly by knockout, before being stopped in two rounds by Mitchell Rose on December 15,
mostly by knockout, before being stopped in two rounds by Mitchell Rose on December 15,

1995. Butterbean took the loss with a shrug of his shoulders and went on the road, barnstorming
1995. Butterbean took the loss with a shrug of his shoulders and went on the road, barnstorming

around the United States and winning fifty-one consecutive matches, with his best win coming
around the United States and winning fifty-one consecutive matches, with his best win coming

against Peter McNeeley. While the majority of his opponents were technically limited
against Peter McNeeley. While the majority of his opponents were technically limited

club-level fighters early in his career, he did move up the ranks to win the IBA Super
club-level fighters early in his career, he did move up the ranks to win the IBA Super

Heavyweight Championship on April 12, 1997 with a second round technical knockout of
Heavyweight Championship on April 12, 1997 with a second round technical knockout of

Ed White at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. He made five successful title
Ed White at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. He made five successful title

defences before relinquishing his championship in 2000.
defences before relinquishing his championship in 2000.

Butterbean appeared twice in World Wrestling Federation professional wrestling events,
Butterbean appeared twice in World Wrestling Federation professional wrestling events,

competing in boxing matches both times. On December 7, 1997 at the D-Generation X: In
competing in boxing matches both times. On December 7, 1997 at the D-Generation X: In

Your House pay-per-view event, he defeated former Golden Gloves champion Marc Mero via
Your House pay-per-view event, he defeated former Golden Gloves champion Marc Mero via

disqualification in a worked match. Two years later, Butterbean defeated Bart Gunn in a
disqualification in a worked match. Two years later, Butterbean defeated Bart Gunn in a

legitimate shootfight at WrestleMania XV on March 28, 1999, defeating the Brawl For All
legitimate shootfight at WrestleMania XV on March 28, 1999, defeating the Brawl For All

champion with ease, violently knocking him out in 27 seconds.
champion with ease, violently knocking him out in 27 seconds.

After his five year winning streak was brought to an end with a majority decision defeat
After his five year winning streak was brought to an end with a majority decision defeat

by non-script heavyweight Billy Zumbrun in August 2001, he fought his first ten rounder
by non-script heavyweight Billy Zumbrun in August 2001, he fought his first ten rounder

against fifty-two year old former world heavyweight champion Larry Holmes at the Norfolk Scope
against fifty-two year old former world heavyweight champion Larry Holmes at the Norfolk Scope

in Norfolk, Virginia on July 27, 2002. While Holmes won a unanimous decision, Esch was
in Norfolk, Virginia on July 27, 2002. While Holmes won a unanimous decision, Esch was

credited with a controversial knockdown in the final round. Holmes fought a fight on
credited with a controversial knockdown in the final round. Holmes fought a fight on

points, playing on his reach advantage, wary of Butterbean's knockout punch. This was one
points, playing on his reach advantage, wary of Butterbean's knockout punch. This was one

of only three fights in a 109 fight career that was scheduled for more than four rounds.
of only three fights in a 109 fight career that was scheduled for more than four rounds.

K-1 Butterbean ventured into the sport of kickboxing
K-1 Butterbean ventured into the sport of kickboxing

in 2003 when he was recruited by K-1 and debuted with a first round knockout of Yusuke Fujimoto
in 2003 when he was recruited by K-1 and debuted with a first round knockout of Yusuke Fujimoto

at K-1 Beast II 2003 in Saitama, Japan on June 29, 2003. K-1 was then keen to match
at K-1 Beast II 2003 in Saitama, Japan on June 29, 2003. K-1 was then keen to match

him up with Ernesto Hoost, but he declined to take the fight on the advice of a friend
him up with Ernesto Hoost, but he declined to take the fight on the advice of a friend

who warned him of the Dutchman's kickboxing prowess. He instead faced Mike Bernardo in
who warned him of the Dutchman's kickboxing prowess. He instead faced Mike Bernardo in

a non-tournament bout at the K-1 Survival 2003 Japan Grand Prix Final in Yokohama, Japan
a non-tournament bout at the K-1 Survival 2003 Japan Grand Prix Final in Yokohama, Japan

on September 21, 2003. He was floored twice with low kicks in the first round before being
on September 21, 2003. He was floored twice with low kicks in the first round before being

finished with a high kick in the second. In his first mixed martial arts bout, Eric
finished with a high kick in the second. In his first mixed martial arts bout, Eric

Esch took on Genki Sudo in an openweight affair at K-1 PREMIUM 2003 Dynamite!! in Nagoya,
Esch took on Genki Sudo in an openweight affair at K-1 PREMIUM 2003 Dynamite!! in Nagoya,

Japan on December 31, 2003. Despite having a 110 kg/242 lb weight advantage over his
Japan on December 31, 2003. Despite having a 110 kg/242 lb weight advantage over his

foe, Butterbean was unable to capitalize as Sudo was unwilling to exchange strikes. "The
foe, Butterbean was unable to capitalize as Sudo was unwilling to exchange strikes. "The

Neo-Samurai" took Butterbean to the mat with a low, single-leg takedown at the end of round
Neo-Samurai" took Butterbean to the mat with a low, single-leg takedown at the end of round

one and attempted a leglock only to be halted by the bell signaling the end of the round,
one and attempted a leglock only to be halted by the bell signaling the end of the round,

which had been a stalemate up until then. Early in round two, the fighters tumbled to
which had been a stalemate up until then. Early in round two, the fighters tumbled to

the ground after Sudo attempted a flying kick on Esch, and the Japanese grappling ace took
the ground after Sudo attempted a flying kick on Esch, and the Japanese grappling ace took

full advantage of the American boxer's lack of grappling skill by securing a heel hook
full advantage of the American boxer's lack of grappling skill by securing a heel hook

submission at the 0:41 mark. Returning to the kickboxing ring at K-1 Beast
submission at the 0:41 mark. Returning to the kickboxing ring at K-1 Beast

2004 in Niigata on March 14, 2004, Butterbean lost a unanimous decision to Hiromi Amada
2004 in Niigata on March 14, 2004, Butterbean lost a unanimous decision to Hiromi Amada

as Amada peppered him with low kicks while Esch did little more than taunt his opponent
as Amada peppered him with low kicks while Esch did little more than taunt his opponent

throughout the match. He was scheduled to fight Bob Sapp soon afterwards, but claims
throughout the match. He was scheduled to fight Bob Sapp soon afterwards, but claims

that Sapp's management withdrew their fighter after discovering that Amada had needed hospital
that Sapp's management withdrew their fighter after discovering that Amada had needed hospital

treatment after his bout with Esch. Butterbean lost his third consecutive K-1 match at K-1
treatment after his bout with Esch. Butterbean lost his third consecutive K-1 match at K-1

Beast 2004 in Shizuoka on June 26, 2004, losing to 225 cm/7'5" giant Montanha Silva by unanimous
Beast 2004 in Shizuoka on June 26, 2004, losing to 225 cm/7'5" giant Montanha Silva by unanimous

decision. Competing in the eight man tournament at the
decision. Competing in the eight man tournament at the

K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Hawaii in Honolulu on July 29, 2005, Esch put an end to his losing
K-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Hawaii in Honolulu on July 29, 2005, Esch put an end to his losing

streak when he scored a third round standing eight count en route to a unanimous decision
streak when he scored a third round standing eight count en route to a unanimous decision

victory over 150 kg/330 lb brawler Marcus Royster in the quarter-finals. Despite the
victory over 150 kg/330 lb brawler Marcus Royster in the quarter-finals. Despite the

win, Butterbean sustained an injury to his left leg during the fight and could not continue
win, Butterbean sustained an injury to his left leg during the fight and could not continue

and so Royster was entered back into the tournament in his place.
and so Royster was entered back into the tournament in his place.

Pride Fighting Championships
Pride Fighting Championships

Having lost his MMA debut to Genki Sudo, Esch stuck with the sport and regrouped, going
Having lost his MMA debut to Genki Sudo, Esch stuck with the sport and regrouped, going

6–0–1 in appearances in King of the Cage, Gracie Fightfest, and Rumble on the Rock which
6–0–1 in appearances in King of the Cage, Gracie Fightfest, and Rumble on the Rock which

included a TKO stoppage of Wesley "Cabbage" Correira at Rumble on the Rock 8 in Honolulu
included a TKO stoppage of Wesley "Cabbage" Correira at Rumble on the Rock 8 in Honolulu

on January 20, 2006 in a fight which took place under special rules, ground fighting
on January 20, 2006 in a fight which took place under special rules, ground fighting

being limited to fifteen seconds per instance regardless of the situation. He returned to
being limited to fifteen seconds per instance regardless of the situation. He returned to

Japan with the Pride Fighting Championships on August 26, 2006 to compete at Pride Bushido
Japan with the Pride Fighting Championships on August 26, 2006 to compete at Pride Bushido

12 in Nagoya against Ikuhisa Minowa, a catch wrestler known for his willingness to face
12 in Nagoya against Ikuhisa Minowa, a catch wrestler known for his willingness to face

much larger opponents, to whom he lost via armbar submission at 4:25 of round one.
much larger opponents, to whom he lost via armbar submission at 4:25 of round one.

Butterbean was set to fight Mark Hunt at the promotion's first North American show, Pride
Butterbean was set to fight Mark Hunt at the promotion's first North American show, Pride

32 in Las Vegas on October 21, 2006 but the Nevada State Athletic Commission would not
32 in Las Vegas on October 21, 2006 but the Nevada State Athletic Commission would not

allow the match-up as they argued that Hunt's wins over Wanderlei Silva and Mirko Cro Cop
allow the match-up as they argued that Hunt's wins over Wanderlei Silva and Mirko Cro Cop

gave him an unfair mat advantage. Pride had stated that "visa issues" were preventing
gave him an unfair mat advantage. Pride had stated that "visa issues" were preventing

Hunt from competing in the bout, but it was later confirmed that Hunt could not compete
Hunt from competing in the bout, but it was later confirmed that Hunt could not compete

due to the NSAC's ruling. Pro wrestler Sean O'Haire stepped in as Hunt's replacement and
due to the NSAC's ruling. Pro wrestler Sean O'Haire stepped in as Hunt's replacement and

Eric Esch TKO'd him in under thirty seconds. Departing Pride briefly to compete in Cage
Eric Esch TKO'd him in under thirty seconds. Departing Pride briefly to compete in Cage

Rage, Eric Esch submitted to strikes from Rob Broughton in the second round of their
Rage, Eric Esch submitted to strikes from Rob Broughton in the second round of their

contest at Cage Rage 19 in London, England on December 9, 2006. He then rebounded with
contest at Cage Rage 19 in London, England on December 9, 2006. He then rebounded with

a forty-three second knockout of James Thompson at Cage Rage 20 on February 10, 2007.
a forty-three second knockout of James Thompson at Cage Rage 20 on February 10, 2007.

Butterbean returned to Pride for the promotion's last ever event, Pride 34 in Saitama on April
Butterbean returned to Pride for the promotion's last ever event, Pride 34 in Saitama on April

8, 2007, where he faced Zuluzinho in a bout where both men weighed in at 184.6/407 lb.
8, 2007, where he faced Zuluzinho in a bout where both men weighed in at 184.6/407 lb.

Both fighters came out swinging before Zuluzinho scored a takedown. Esch reversed him, landing
Both fighters came out swinging before Zuluzinho scored a takedown. Esch reversed him, landing

several hammer shots before finally submitting Zuluzinho with a key lock at 2:35 of the opening
several hammer shots before finally submitting Zuluzinho with a key lock at 2:35 of the opening

stanza. Later career
stanza. Later career

Butterbean's next fight was on July 14, 2007 against reigning Cage Rage World Heavyweight
Butterbean's next fight was on July 14, 2007 against reigning Cage Rage World Heavyweight

Champion Tengiz Tedoradze in a non-title bout at Cage Rage 25, losing via TKO. Global Fighting
Champion Tengiz Tedoradze in a non-title bout at Cage Rage 25, losing via TKO. Global Fighting

Championships had scheduled a main event bout between Esch and Ruben Villareal for their
Championships had scheduled a main event bout between Esch and Ruben Villareal for their

inaugural event, but the event was canceled when half the scheduled matchups could not
inaugural event, but the event was canceled when half the scheduled matchups could not

take place due to medical issues. He was then set to fight Jimmy Ambriz as the main event
take place due to medical issues. He was then set to fight Jimmy Ambriz as the main event

of Xcess Fighting's debut card, but was a no show for the weigh-in citing scheduling
of Xcess Fighting's debut card, but was a no show for the weigh-in citing scheduling

conflicts. Esch made a brief return to K-1 to fight at
conflicts. Esch made a brief return to K-1 to fight at

the K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 in Hawaii on August 9, 2008, rematching Wesley Correira
the K-1 World Grand Prix 2008 in Hawaii on August 9, 2008, rematching Wesley Correira

in the quarter-finals and losing via a second round high kick KO.
in the quarter-finals and losing via a second round high kick KO.

Esch lost via 1st round KO for the EBF title against Mark Potter at the Syndicte Nightclub
Esch lost via 1st round KO for the EBF title against Mark Potter at the Syndicte Nightclub

in Blackpool, England on the September 14, 2008. This fight has not been recorded on
in Blackpool, England on the September 14, 2008. This fight has not been recorded on

boxrec.com or any other site of the same nature, as Potter was not licensed at the time.
boxrec.com or any other site of the same nature, as Potter was not licensed at the time.

Butterbean made his independent wrestling debut at the Birmingham–Jefferson Civic
Butterbean made his independent wrestling debut at the Birmingham–Jefferson Civic

Center in Birmingham, Alabama on March 28, 2009 at the ImagiCon horror movie, sci-fi
Center in Birmingham, Alabama on March 28, 2009 at the ImagiCon horror movie, sci-fi

movie, and comic book convention and was victorious against rapper/professional wrestler/film
movie, and comic book convention and was victorious against rapper/professional wrestler/film

maker/actor Anthony "One Man Kru" Sanners via pinfall after smashing him with a vicious
maker/actor Anthony "One Man Kru" Sanners via pinfall after smashing him with a vicious

400 lb. elbow drop. Butterbean won the Pro Wrestling Syndicate Heavyweight Championship
400 lb. elbow drop. Butterbean won the Pro Wrestling Syndicate Heavyweight Championship

on May 29, 2009 after defeating Trent Acid. Butterbean lost the belt to Kevin Matthews
on May 29, 2009 after defeating Trent Acid. Butterbean lost the belt to Kevin Matthews

on May 8, 2010 in White Plains, New York. In his final kickboxing match at Moosin II
on May 8, 2010 in White Plains, New York. In his final kickboxing match at Moosin II

in Seoul, South Korea on July 29, 2009, Esch KO'd Moon-Bi Lam forty-six seconds into round
in Seoul, South Korea on July 29, 2009, Esch KO'd Moon-Bi Lam forty-six seconds into round

one. On October 3, 2009 Esch lost a four round
one. On October 3, 2009 Esch lost a four round

split decision to Harry Funmaker whom he earlier beat on two occasions. After the bout he announced
split decision to Harry Funmaker whom he earlier beat on two occasions. After the bout he announced

his retirement. He seemingly changed his mind, however, and soon returned to competition.
his retirement. He seemingly changed his mind, however, and soon returned to competition.

On September 18, 2010, Esch was defeated by Mariusz Pudzianowski by submission due to
On September 18, 2010, Esch was defeated by Mariusz Pudzianowski by submission due to

strikes at KSW XIV in Łódź, Poland. After several exchanges of strikes on the feet,
strikes at KSW XIV in Łódź, Poland. After several exchanges of strikes on the feet,

Pudzianowski attacked and took Esch down, proceeding to throw numerous punches from
Pudzianowski attacked and took Esch down, proceeding to throw numerous punches from

side control in a ground-and-pound attack. Esch, unable to get to his feet, submitted
side control in a ground-and-pound attack. Esch, unable to get to his feet, submitted

at just 1:15 into the first round. Esch next took on up-and-coming super heavyweight
at just 1:15 into the first round. Esch next took on up-and-coming super heavyweight

Deon West at the LFC 43: Wild ThangMMA internet pay-per-view on October 12, 2010. After a
Deon West at the LFC 43: Wild ThangMMA internet pay-per-view on October 12, 2010. After a

heated contest, Deon did not rise for the third round. Butterbean humbled Deon West
heated contest, Deon did not rise for the third round. Butterbean humbled Deon West

via TKO at 5:00 of round two. On April 1, 2011, Butterbean returned to pro
via TKO at 5:00 of round two. On April 1, 2011, Butterbean returned to pro

wrestling and teamed with his Walker County Sheriff Deputy partner Adam Hadder to take
wrestling and teamed with his Walker County Sheriff Deputy partner Adam Hadder to take

on Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake and One Man Kru in a tag-team match at the Battle Against
on Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake and One Man Kru in a tag-team match at the Battle Against

Drugs charity benefit which was taped for Butterbean's reality show Big Law. He appeared
Drugs charity benefit which was taped for Butterbean's reality show Big Law. He appeared

in February 2012 at Wrestlerama in Georgetown, Guyana where on entering the ring he told
in February 2012 at Wrestlerama in Georgetown, Guyana where on entering the ring he told

the crowd Guyana is his second home and was booed off because he mispronounced Guyana.
the crowd Guyana is his second home and was booed off because he mispronounced Guyana.

Butterbean defeated Dean Storey at Elite 1 MMA: High Voltage on May 7, 2011 in Moncton,
Butterbean defeated Dean Storey at Elite 1 MMA: High Voltage on May 7, 2011 in Moncton,

New Brunswick, Canada to claim the promotions super heavyweight title. He knocked out Storey
New Brunswick, Canada to claim the promotions super heavyweight title. He knocked out Storey

24 seconds into the 2nd round. Media appearances
24 seconds into the 2nd round. Media appearances

Big Law: Deputy Butterbean Esch is a reserve deputy sheriff in his hometown
Big Law: Deputy Butterbean Esch is a reserve deputy sheriff in his hometown

of Jasper, Alabama and starred in the reality television documentary entitled Big Law: Deputy
of Jasper, Alabama and starred in the reality television documentary entitled Big Law: Deputy

Butterbean which debuted on the Investigation Discovery channel in August 2011. "They came
Butterbean which debuted on the Investigation Discovery channel in August 2011. "They came

to me wanting to do a reality documentary on my restaurant and I was in the process
to me wanting to do a reality documentary on my restaurant and I was in the process

of closing my restaurant down," he said. "I said 'If you want something interesting and
of closing my restaurant down," he said. "I said 'If you want something interesting and

fun to watch, follow us on our drug busts in the sheriff's department.' They agreed
fun to watch, follow us on our drug busts in the sheriff's department.' They agreed

people would be interested in this. "They started following us, filming it and documenting
people would be interested in this. "They started following us, filming it and documenting

us actually making the busts. You arrest somebody and say 'Look, if you don't want to go to
us actually making the busts. You arrest somebody and say 'Look, if you don't want to go to

jail you've got to help us bust a bigger guy.' We make a bigger bust from that. The whole
jail you've got to help us bust a bigger guy.' We make a bigger bust from that. The whole

goal is to get people on file and lessen the number of criminals on the streets."
goal is to get people on file and lessen the number of criminals on the streets."

"I think this show is going to prove that people really care about the communities they
"I think this show is going to prove that people really care about the communities they

lived in," said Esch. "There's going to be more people calling saying 'Hey, this guy
lived in," said Esch. "There's going to be more people calling saying 'Hey, this guy

is doing this crime. You should look into it.' We want people to step forward and help
is doing this crime. You should look into it.' We want people to step forward and help

the police clean up our communities." The show was not renewed for a second season.
the police clean up our communities." The show was not renewed for a second season.

Film Butterbean appeared in the film Jackass: The
Film Butterbean appeared in the film Jackass: The

Movie, where he fought Johnny Knoxville in a department store. After the fight began,
Movie, where he fought Johnny Knoxville in a department store. After the fight began,

Knoxville fell, got up, was asked by Butterbean to hit him once at least. Knoxville did so,
Knoxville fell, got up, was asked by Butterbean to hit him once at least. Knoxville did so,

was easily floored by Esch and received several stitches in his head after the encounter.
was easily floored by Esch and received several stitches in his head after the encounter.

Knoxville stated that Esch is actually quite friendly outside of the ring, despite his
Knoxville stated that Esch is actually quite friendly outside of the ring, despite his

fearsome ringside demeanor. Butterbean also appeared in the film Chairman
fearsome ringside demeanor. Butterbean also appeared in the film Chairman

of the Board as the Museum Security Guard with the "chia hair", a fact that is pointed
of the Board as the Museum Security Guard with the "chia hair", a fact that is pointed

out on the DVD commentary by the movie's star Scott "Carrot Top" Thompson.
out on the DVD commentary by the movie's star Scott "Carrot Top" Thompson.

Television Butterbean appeared on Adult Swim's Squidbillies
Television Butterbean appeared on Adult Swim's Squidbillies

where he sang the national anthem, and ended up beating up a fan for not taking off his
where he sang the national anthem, and ended up beating up a fan for not taking off his

hat. Butterbean appeared on CMT's Hulk Hogan's
hat. Butterbean appeared on CMT's Hulk Hogan's

Celebrity Championship Wrestling television show, on Team Beefcake.
Celebrity Championship Wrestling television show, on Team Beefcake.

Butterbean was referenced on NBC's Parenthood. The episode aired on October 5, 2010 and was
Butterbean was referenced on NBC's Parenthood. The episode aired on October 5, 2010 and was

titled "Date Night". In June 2013, Butterbean was interviewed in
titled "Date Night". In June 2013, Butterbean was interviewed in

Australia on Fox Sports programme, Monday Nights with Matty Johns.
Australia on Fox Sports programme, Monday Nights with Matty Johns.

Radio On July 16, 2005, Butterbean fought Dominic
Radio On July 16, 2005, Butterbean fought Dominic

Dieter of Rover's Morning Glory, in downtown Cleveland, Ohio in a bout billed as "War on
Dieter of Rover's Morning Glory, in downtown Cleveland, Ohio in a bout billed as "War on

the Shore". Video games
the Shore". Video games

Butterbean was featured on the cover of, and was the final boss character in, the EA Sports
Butterbean was featured on the cover of, and was the final boss character in, the EA Sports

game Toughman Contest, released in 1995 for the Sega Genesis and Sega 32X. He also appeared
game Toughman Contest, released in 1995 for the Sega Genesis and Sega 32X. He also appeared

as a playable character in all of the EA Sports boxing video games in the Knockout Kings series,
as a playable character in all of the EA Sports boxing video games in the Knockout Kings series,

and was featured in Fight Night Champion. In the 2007 PC game The Witcher, the main
and was featured in Fight Night Champion. In the 2007 PC game The Witcher, the main

character can challenge a tavern fistfighter by the name of Butter Bean during the second
character can challenge a tavern fistfighter by the name of Butter Bean during the second

chapter of the game. Butter Bean has a body structure similar to that of Esch. Butterbean
chapter of the game. Butter Bean has a body structure similar to that of Esch. Butterbean

is a playable fighter in EA's fifth installment of the Fight Night series Fight Night Champion.
is a playable fighter in EA's fifth installment of the Fight Night series Fight Night Champion.

Personal life Eric Esch is married and has three children:
Personal life Eric Esch is married and has three children:

sons Brandon and Caleb, who are both mixed martial artists, and daughter Grace.
sons Brandon and Caleb, who are both mixed martial artists, and daughter Grace.

Championships and awards Boxing
Championships and awards Boxing

International Boxing Association IBA World Super Heavyweight Championship
International Boxing Association IBA World Super Heavyweight Championship

World Athletic Association WAA World Heavyweight Championship
World Athletic Association WAA World Heavyweight Championship

Mixed martial arts Elite-1 MMA
Mixed martial arts Elite-1 MMA

Elite-1 MMA Super Heavyweight Championship
Elite-1 MMA Super Heavyweight Championship

Professional wrestling Pro Wrestling Syndicate
Professional wrestling Pro Wrestling Syndicate

Pro Wrestling Syndicate Heavyweight Championship
Pro Wrestling Syndicate Heavyweight Championship

Boxing record Kickboxing record
Boxing record Kickboxing record

Mixed martial arts record External links
Mixed martial arts record External links

Official K-1 profile K-1Sport profile
Official K-1 profile K-1Sport profile

Official Pride profile Professional MMA record for Eric Esch from
Official Pride profile Professional MMA record for Eric Esch from

Sherdog Professional boxing record for Eric Esch from
Sherdog Professional boxing record for Eric Esch from

BoxRec Eric Esch at the Internet Movie Database
BoxRec Eric Esch at the Internet Movie Database

References
References