# Eric Esch

Eric Scott Esch, mais conhecido por Butterbean (Bay City (Michigan), 3 de agosto de 1966) é um pugilista e lutador de MMA americano aposentado.
Ele ganhou o apelido de "Butterbean" após ter feito uma dieta baseada em frango e "lima beans", espécie de feijão conhecida nos Estados Unidos como "butterbeans".

## Conquistas
### Boxe

* International Boxing Association World Super Heavyweight (+95.2 kg/210 lb) Championship
* World Athletic Association World Heavyweight (+90.7 kg/200 lb) Championship

### MMA

* Elite-1 MMA Super Heavyweight (+120.2 kg/265 lb) Championship

### Wrestling Profissional

* Pro Wrestling Syndicate Heavyweight Championship

## Cartel
### MMA

| Cartel no MMA | Cartel no MMA | |
| 28 lutas | 17 vitórias | 10 derrotas |
| Por nocaute | 7 | 1 |
| Por finalização | 10 | 9 |
| Empates | 1 | 1 |
| Res. | Cartel | Oponente | Método | Evento | Data | Round | Tempo | Local | Notas |
| Derrota | 17–10–1 | Sandy Bowman | Submission (punches) | Prestige Fighting Championship 3 | 21/10/2011 | 1 | 0:54 | Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada | |
| Derrota | 17–9–1 | Eric Barrak | Submission (guillotine choke) | Instinct MMA 1 | 07/10/2011 | 3 | 2:56 | Montreal, Quebec, Canada | |
| Vitória | 17–8–1 | Dean Storey | TKO (punches) | Elite-1 MMA: Moncton | 07/05/2011 | 2 | 0:20 | Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada | Vitórias the Elite-1 MMA Super Heavyweight Championship. |
| Vitória | 16–8–1 | Deon West | TKO | LFC 43: Wild Thang | 10/12/2010 | 2 | 5:00 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States | |
| Derrota | 15–8–1 | Mariusz Pudzianowski | Submission (punches) | KSW 14: Judgment Day | 18/09/2010 | 1 | 1:15 | Lódz, Poland | |
| Derrota | 15–7–1 | Jeff Kugel | Submission (punches) | Xtreme Cagefighting Championship 46: Beatdown at the Ballroom 9 | 06/03/2010 | 1 | 0:40 | Mount Clemens, Michigan, United States | For the XCC Super Heavyweight Championship. |
| Vitória | 15–6–1 | Chris Cruit | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Moosin: God of Martial Arts | 11/12/2009 | 1 | 1:38 | Birmingham, Alabama, United States | |
| Vitória | 14–6–1 | Tom Howard | Submission (neck crank) | Extreme Cage Fighting | 09/09/2009 | 1 | 1:40 | Laredo, Texas, United States | |
| Vitória | 13–6–1 | Jefferson Hook | TKO (punches) | Lockdown in Lowell | 26/06/2008 | 1 | ?:?? | Lowell, Massachusetts, United States | |
| Derrota | 12–6–1 | Pat Smith | Submission (punches) | YAMMA Pit Fighting | 11/04/2008 | 1 | 3:17 | Atlantic City, New Jersey. United States | |
| Derrota | 12–5–1 | Nick Penner | Submission (punches) | The Fight Club: First Blood | 28/12/2007 | 1 | 2:28 | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | |
| Vitória | 12–4–1 | Tom Howard | Submission (armlock) | The Final Chapter MMA | 01/12/2007 | 1 | 4:47 | Jasper, Alabama, United States | |
| Vitória | 11–4–1 | Pete Sischo | Submission (americana) | Combat Warfare X | 13/10/2007 | 3 | 2:35 | United States | |
| Derrota | 10–4–1 | Tengiz Tedoradze | TKO (punches) | Cage Rage 22 | 14/06/2007 | 1 | 4:26 | London, England | |
| Vitória | 10–3–1 | Zuluzinho | Submission (americana) | Pride 34 | 08/04/2007 | 1 | 2:35 | Saitama, Japan | |
| Vitória | 9–3–1 | James Thompson | KO (punches) | Cage Rage 20 | 10/02/2007 | 1 | 0:43 | London, England | |
| Vitória | 8–3–1 | Charles Hodges | KO (punch) | Palace Fighting Championship: King of the Ring | 18/01/2007 | 1 | 0:45 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Derrota | 7–3–1 | Rob Broughton | Submission (punches) | Cage Rage 19 | 9/12/2006 | 2 | 3:43 | London, England | |
| Vitória | 7–2–1 | Sean O'Haire | KO (punches) | Pride 32 - The Real Deal | 21/10/2006 | 1 | 0:29 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Derrota | 6–2–1 | Ikuhisa Minowa | Submission (armbar) | Pride - Bushido 12 | 26/08/2006 | 1 | 4:25 | Nagoya, Japan | |
| Vitória | 6–1–1 | Rich Weeks | Submission (choke) | Fightfest 5: Korea vs. USA | 15/06/2006 | 1 | 1:29 | McAllen, Texas, United States | |
| Vitória | 5–1–1 | Matt Eckerle | Submission (punches) | Fightfest 4 | 20/05/2006 | 1 | 0:56 | Corpus Christi, Texas, United States | |
| Vitória | 4–1–1 | Aaron Aguilera | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Rumble on the Rock 9 | 21/04/2006 | 2 | 1:15 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Vitória | 3–1–1 | Leo Sylvest | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Fightfest 2: Global Domination | 14/04/2006 | 1 | 0:35 | Canton, Ohio, United States | |
| Vitória | 2–1–1 | Wesley Correira | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Rumble on the Rock 8 | 20/01/2006 | 2 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | Correira broke his arm. |
| Vitória | 1–1–1 | Walley Keenboom | Submission | Fightfest 1: Royce Gracie Fightfest | 09/12/2005 | 1 | 2:37 | Evansville, Indiana, United States | |
| Empate | 0–1–1 | Michael Buchkovich | Empate | KOTC 48: Payback | 25/02/2005 | 2 | 5:00 | Cleveland, Ohio, United States | |
| Derrota | 0–1 | Genki Sudo | Submission (heel hook) | K-1 PREMIUM 2003 Dynamite!! | 31/12/2003 | 2 | 0:41 | Nagoya, Japan | |

### Boxe

77 Vitórias (58 knockouts, 19 por decisão), 10 Derrotas (2 knockouts, 8 por decisão), 4 Empates :
| Res. | Cartel | Oponente | Tipo | Rd., Time | Data | Local | Notas |
| Derrota | 77–10–4 | Kirk Lawton | TKO (retirement) | 2 (4), 3:00 | 2013-06-29 | Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, New South Wales | |
| Derrota | 77–9–4 | Curt Allan | Decision (unanimous) | 4 (4), 3:00 | 2012-01-13 | Horseshoe Southern Indiana, Elizabeth, Indiana | |
| Derrota | 77–8–4 | Harry Funmaker | Decision (split) | 4 (4), 3:00 | 2009-10-03 | U.S. Cellular Arena, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | |
| Vitória | 77–7–4 | Joe Siciliano | KO | 2 (4), 1:10 | 2007-03-09 | Worcester Palladium, Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| Vitória | 76–7–4 | Joaquin Garcia | KO | 1 (4), 0:48 | 2006-12-16 | Dow Event Center, Saginaw, Michigan | |
| Vitória | 75–7–4 | Ed White | TKO (shoulder injury) | 1 (4), 1:46 | 2006-09-23 | Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, Florence, Indiana | |
| Vitória | 74–7–4 | Daniel White | Decision (unanimous) | 4 (4), 3:00 | 2006-03-24 | Vitóriag's Stadium, Kalamazoo, Michigan | |
| Derrota | 73–7–4 | Baden Oui | Decision (majority) | 4 (4), 3:00 | 2005-10-15 | Carrara Sports Complex, Gold Coast, Queensland | |
| Derrota | 73–6–4 | George Linberger | Decision (split) | 4 (4), 3:00 | 2005-10-15 | Chaparral Club, Akron, Ohio | For the NABC North American Super Heavyweight Championship. |
| Derrota | 73–5–4 | Kenny Craven | Decision (unanimous) | 4 (4), 3:00 | 2005-05-20 | Capital Indoor Stadium, Beijing | |
| Vitória | 73–4–4 | Rick Zufall | KO | 3 (4), 2:39 | 2005-08-09 | Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California | |
| Derrota | 72–4–4 | Kenny Craven | Decision (majority) | 4 (4), 3:00 | 2005-05-14 | Mississippi Coliseum, Jackson, Mississippi | |
| Vitória | 72–3–4 | Kenny Craven | TKO | 3 (4), 1:23 | 2005-02-12 | Magnolia Center, Laurel, Mississippi | |
| Vitória | 71–3–4 | Brian McIntyre | Decision (unanimous) | 4 (4), 3:00 | 2004-11-20 | Mid-America Center, Council Bluffs, Iowa | |
| Vitória | 70–3–4 | Richie Goosehead | Decision (majority) | 4 (4), 3:00 | 2004-09-24 | Vitórianipeg Convention Centre, Vitórianipeg, Manitoba | |
| Vitória | 69–3–4 | Salvador Farnetti | TKO | 1 (4), 0:50 | 2004-07-22 | HP Pavilion at San Jose, San Jose, California | |
| Vitória | 68–3–4 | Marcelo Aravena | Decision (split) | 4 (4), 3:00 | 2004-05-15 | 4 Bears Casino & Lodge, New Town, North Dakota | |
| Vitória | 67–3–4 | Rodney Phillips | KO | 2 (4), 1:49 | 2004-05-08 | Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, Mississippi | |
| Vitória | 66–3–4 | Troy Roberts | TKO | 1 (4) | 2003-06-13 | Chinook Vitóriads Casino, Lincoln City, Oregon | |
| Empate | 65–3–4 | Lewis Gilbert | Empate (split) | 4 (4), 3:00 | 2003-03-28 | Alario Center, Westwego, Louisiana | |
| Derrota | 65–3–3 | Larry Holmes | Decision (unanimous) | 10 (10), 3:00 | 2002-07-27 | Norfolk Scope, Norfolk, Virginia | |
| Vitória | 65–2–3 | Craig Wolfley | KO | 4 (4) | 2002-02-02 | Grand Casino Gulfport, Gulfport, Mississippi | |
| Vitória | 64–2–3 | Kevin Tallon | Decision (unanimous) | 4 (4), 3:00 | 2001-12-12 | Caesar's Casino, Elizabeth, Indiana | |
| Derrota | 63–2–3 | Billy Zumbrun | Decision (majority) | 4 (4), 3:00 | 2001-08-19 | Stateline Casino, West Wendover, Nevada | |
| Vitória | 63–1–3 | Shane Woollas | TKO | 1 (4), 2:38 | 2001-06-16 | Wembley Conference Centre, London | |
| Vitória | 62–1–3 | Tyrone Muex | TKO | 2 (8), 2:49 | 2001-04-19 | Grand Casino Tunica, Tunica, Mississippi | |
| Empate | 61–1–3 | Abdul Muhaymin | Empate | 4 (4), 3:00 | 2000-11-17 | Coast Coliseum, Biloxi, Mississippi | |
| Vitória | 61–1–2 | Harry Funmaker | Decision (unanimous) | 4 (4), 3:00 | 2000-11-03 | Ho-Chunk Casino, Baraboo, Wisconsin | |
| Vitória | 60–1–2 | Marcus Rhode | KO | 3 (4), 2:06 | 2000-09-15 | Pepsi Center, Denver, Colorado | |
| Vitória | 59–1–2 | Dan Kosmicki | TKO | 2 (4), 2:40 | 2000-07-28 | Selland Arena, Fresno, California | |
| Vitória | 58–1–2 | Kerry Biles | KO | 2 (4), 2:52 | 2000-06-17 | Staples Center, Los Angeles, California | |
| Vitória | 57–1–2 | Bill Johnson | KO | 2 (4), 2:49 | 2000-05-19 | Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California | |
| Vitória | 56–1–2 | Dan Kosmicki | TKO | 4 (4), 0:52 | 2000-05-05 | Tucson Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona | |
| Vitória | 55–1–2 | George Linberger | TKO | 1 (4), 0:19 | 2000-03-04 | Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada | Retains the IBA World Super Heavyweight Championship and Vitórias the WAA World Heavyweight Championship. |
| Vitória | 54–1–2 | Kevin Tallon | Decision (unanimous) | 4 (4), 3:00 | 2000-02-17 | Coeur d'Alene, Worley, Idaho | |
| Vitória | 53–1–2 | Tim Ray | Decision (unanimous) | 4 (4), 3:00 | 1999-12-10 | Grand Casino Tunica, Tunica, Mississippi | |
| Vitória | 52–1–2 | Allen Smith | TKO | 2 (4), 2:16 | 1999-11-23 | Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois | |
| Vitória | 51–1–2 | Melvin Lumzy | KO | 3 (4), 1:00 | 1999-11-11 | Grand Casino Biloxi, Biloxi, Mississippi | |
| Vitória | 50–1–2 | George Chamberlain | TKO | 3 (4), 1:25 | 1999-10-21 | Washington Hilton, Washington, D.C. | |
| Vitória | 49–1–2 | Kenny Craven | TKO | 2 (4), 1:55 | 1999-09-18 | Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada | Retains the IBA World Super Heavyweight Championship. |
| Empate | 48–1–2 | Jason Farley | Empate | 4 (4), 3:00 | 1999-08-06 | State Fairgrounds, Columbus, Ohio | |
| Vitória | 48–1–1 | Tim Burgoon | KO | 2 (4) | 1999-07-31 | Plaza de Toros, Tijuana | Retains the IBA World Super Heavyweight Championship. |
| Vitória | 47–1–1 | Peter McNeeley | TKO | 1 (4), 2:59 | 1999-06-26 | Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Vitória | 46–1–1 | Russell Chasteen | Decision (unanimous) | 4 (4), 3:00 | 1999-06-11 | Texas Motor Speedway, Fort Worth, Texas | |
| Vitória | 45–1–1 | Jason Hurley | TKO | 2 (4), 2:16 | 1999-05-27 | Gold Strike Casino Resort, Tunica, Mississippi | |
| Vitória | 44–1–1 | Roy Bedwell | Decision (unanimous) | 4 (4), 3:00 | 1999-04-16 | Catfish Bend Casino, Burlington, Iowa | |
| Vitória | 43–1–1 | Kevin Tallon | TKO | 3 (4), 2:50 | 1999-04-02 | Chattanooga Convention Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee | |
| Vitória | 42–1–1 | Patrick Graham | TKO | 3 (4), 0:46 | 1999-02-13 | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada | Retains the IBA World Super Heavyweight Championship. |
| Vitória | 41–1–1 | Troy Roberts | TKO | 3 (4) | 1998-09-18 | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Vitória | 40–1–1 | Tim Pollard | KO | 1 (4), 1:37 | 1998-08-25 | Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
| Vitória | 39–1–1 | Billy Eaton | KO | 3 (4), 2:38 | 1998-03-23 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut | |
| Vitória | 38–1–1 | Warrant Williams | KO | 1 (4) | 1998-02-28 | Cincinnati, Ohio | |
| Vitória | 37–1–1 | Harry Funmaker | Decision (unanimous) | 4 (4), 3:00 | 1998-01-16 | Bank of America Center, Boise, Idaho | Retains the IBA World Super Heavyweight Championship. |
| Vitória | 36–1–1 | Doug Phillips | Decision | 4 (4), 3:00 | 1997-12-06 | Caesars Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey | |
| Vitória | 35–1–1 | Ken Woods | TKO | 4 (4) | 1997-10-30 | Washington, D.C. | |
| Empate | 34–1–1 | Billy Eaton | Empate (majority) | 4 (4), 3:00 | 1997-09-13 | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Vitória | 34–1 | Enrique Ruiz | DQ | 4 (4) | 1997-08-13 | Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia | |
| Vitória | 33–1 | Scott Lindecker | KO | 4 (4), 1:20 | 1997-07-09 | Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington | |
| Vitória | 32–1 | Jason Farley | TKO | 4 (4) | 1997-06-15 | Grand Casino Biloxi, Biloxi, Mississippi | |
| Vitória | 31–1 | Bill Duncan | KO | 2 (4) | 1997-04-17 | Adam's Mark Hotel, Tulsa, Oklahoma | |
| Vitória | 30–1 | Ed White | TKO | 2 (4), 1:14 | 1997-04-12 | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada | Vitórias the IBA World Super Heavyweight Championship. |
| Vitória | 29–1 | Sean Jegen | TKO | 3 (4), 1:33 | 1997-04-02 | Station Casino, Kansas City, Missouri | |
| Vitória | 28–1 | Ken Woods | KO | 2 (4), 1:29 | 1997-03-22 | Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas | |
| Vitória | 27–1 | Nick Phillips | Decision (unanimous) | 4 (4), 3:00 | 1997-02-12 | The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York | |
| Vitória | 26–1 | Curt Allan | TKO | 3 (4), 2:56 | 1997-01-18 | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Vitória | 25–1 | Sean Jegen | KO | 1 (4), 2:47 | 1996-12-06 | Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada | |
| Vitória | 24–1 | William Harris | TKO | 4 (4) | 1996-07-10 | The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills, California | |
| Vitória | 23–1 | George Clarke | KO | 1 (4), 1:54 | 1996-06-07 | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Vitória | 22–1 | Jonathan Whitfield | TKO | 4 (4), 1:44 | 1996-05-14 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut | |
| Vitória | 21–1 | Richard Davis | KO | 1 (4), 1:10 | 1996-04-30 | San Antonio, Texas | |
| Vitória | 20–1 | Jack Ramsey | TKO | 1 (4), 1:28 | 1996-04-22 | Prairie Meadows Racetrack, Altoona, Iowa | |
| Vitória | 19–1 | James Baker | KO | 1 (4), 0:18 | 1996-03-19 | Spruce Goose, Long Beach, California | |
| Vitória | 18–1 | Billy McDonald | KO | 1 (4), 2:16 | 1996-03-13 | Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California | |
| Vitória | 17–1 | Joe Wiggins | TKO | 4 (4), 1:03 | 1996-02-25 | Arizona Charlie's, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Vitória | 16–1 | Tim Ray | TKO | 2 (4) | 1996-01-25 | Casino Magic Bay St. Louis, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi | |
| Derrota | 15–1 | Mitchell Rose | TKO | 2 (4), 0:48 | 1995-12-15 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York | |
| Vitória | 15–0 | Louis Monaco | KO | 1 (4), 1:58 | 1995-12-01 | Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California | |
| Vitória | 14–0 | Pat Jackson | TKO (retirement) | 3 (4), 3:00 | 1995-10-25 | Pontchartrain Center, Kenner, Louisiana | |
| Vitória | 13–0 | Kenneth Myers | Decision (majority) | 4 (4), 3:00 | 1995-09-29 | Buffalo Bill's, Primm, Nevada | |
| Vitória | 12–0 | Anthony Hunt | TKO | 2 (4) | 1995-09-16 | Chillicothe, Ohio | |
| Vitória | 11–0 | Adam Sutton | Decision | 4 (4), 3:00 | 1995-09-09 | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Vitória | 10–0 | Paul Springer | KO | 1 (4), 0:47 | 1995-08-15 | Arizona Charlie's, Las Vegas, Nevada | |
| Vitória | 9–0 | Doug Norris | KO | 2 (4), 1:19 | 1995-07-28 | Casino Magic Bay St. Louis, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi | |
| Vitória | 8–0 | Rogelio Ramirez | KO | 1 (4) | 1995-06-18 | Las Cruces, New Mexico | |
| Vitória | 7–0 | James Robinson | TKO | 2 (4) | 1995-04-21 | Lansing, Michigan | |
| Vitória | 6–0 | Jerry Michelson | KO | 1 (4) | 1995-04-15 | Owensboro, Kentucky | |
| Vitória | 5–0 | Alvin Ellis | TKO | 1 (4) | 1995-03-24 | Detroit, Michigan | |
| Vitória | 4–0 | Juan Ramon Perez | Decision (unanimous) | 4 (4), 3:00 | 1995-03-11 | Tingley Coliseum, Albuquerque, New Mexico | |
| Vitória | 3–0 | Ed Barry | Decision | 6 (6), 3:00 | 1995-03-01 | Saginaw, Michigan | |
| Vitória | 2–0 | Doug Norris | TKO | 4 (4) | 1994-11-30 | New Orleans, Louisiana | |
| Vitória | 1–0 | Tim Daniels | Decision | 4 (4), 3:00 | 1994-10-15 | Birmingham, Alabama | |

### Kickboxing

Kickboxing record :
3 Vitórias (2 KOs), 4 Derrotas, 0 Empates
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTimeRecord
2009-07-29Vitória Moon Bo-LamMoosin IISeoul, South KoreaKO (right hook)10:463–4
2008-08-09Derrota Wesley CorreiraK-1 World Grand Prix 2008 in Hawaii, Quarter FinalsHonolulu, Hawaii, USAKO (left high kick)20:532–4
2005-07-29Vitória Marcus RoysterK-1 World Grand Prix 2005 in Hawaii, Quarter FinalsHonolulu, Hawaii, USADecision (unanimous)33:002–3
2004-06-26Derrota Montanha SilvaK-1 Beast 2004 in ShizuokaShizuoka, JapanDecision (unanimous)33:001–3
2004-03-14Derrota Hiromi AmadaK-1 Beast 2004 in NiigataNiigata, JapanDecision (unanimous)33:001–2
2003-09-21Derrota Mike BernardoK-1 Survival 2003 Japan Grand Prix FinalYokohama, JapanKO (right high kick)21:011–1
2003-06-29Vitória Yusuke FujimotoK-1 Beast II 2003Saitama, JapanKO (left hook)11:021–0
Legend:       Vitória
      Derrota
      Empate/No contest
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## Filmografia

* 2001 - Comedy Only in da Hood
* 2002 - Jackass - The Movie