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Eric Esch

“Butterbean”
15-10-1
0Gatekeeper
/Age 57/Orthodox/5' 11"/350 lbs
Win %
60%
SLpM
3.1
Str Acc
71%
Str Def
43%
TD Avg
0.0
TD Def
—
Sub Avg
2.0
Finish
100%

At a Glance

3.1
SLpM
71%
Str Acc
0.0
TD Avg
100%
Finish %
43%
Str Def
Eric Esch "Butterbean" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 15-10-1, the fighter owns a 58% win rate across 26 pro contests, with a 100% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include 71% striking accuracy and active submission threat from the ground.
Career Arc
21 fightspeak +12 · current +12

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 45 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 98 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 58 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 21 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 2 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 98 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 52 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 68 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME45ACCURACY98KO POWER58TAKEDOWNS21TD DEFENSE2SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY52ACTIVITY68
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Gatekeeper
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 71% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 43% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 0% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 0% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
3.07-0.35 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
1.74-1.44 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.00-1.52 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
2.00+1.60 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (1.74)Landed (3.07)
0
+1.33

Wins by Method

100%Finish
KO/TKO542%
Submission758%
Decision00%
15 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (15)
5 KO
7 SUB
3 OTH
Losses (10)
10 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

W
KO
W
KO
W
Sub
W
Sub
W
KO

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
0 of 21
KO/TKO Losses
0
Avg Fight Duration
1.6 rounds
Post-Loss Record
0-0
Fight History0 UFC + 21 pre-UFC
21 fights12W
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
?Sandy Bowman
Prestige FCPrestige FC 3
Oct 21, 2011KTKO10:54
DRAW
Method
TKO
Punches
Round
1
of 3
Time
0:54
Division
Super Heavyweight
Prestige FC 3
2011-10-21
?Eric Barrak
Instinct MMAInstinct MMA 1
Oct 7, 2011SSUB32:56
WDean Storey
EliteElite 1 MMA
May 7, 2011KTKO20:24
WDeon West
LFCLFC 43: Wild Thang
Dec 10, 2010KTKO25:00
?Unknown
KSWKSW 14: Dzień Sądu
Sep 18, 2010SSUB11:16
?Unknown
Mar 6, 2010SSUB
WUnknown
Dec 11, 2009SSUB
WUnknown
Sep 18, 2009SSUB
WUnknown
Jun 26, 2009KTKO
?Unknown
YAMMA Pit FightingYAMMA Pit Fighting 1
Apr 11, 2008SSUB13:17
?Tengiz Tedoradze
Jul 14, 2007KTKO
WUnknown
Apr 8, 2007SSUB12:35
WUnknown
Feb 10, 2007KTKO
WUnknown
Jan 18, 2007KTKO
?Unknown
Dec 9, 2006SSUB
?Unknown
Aug 26, 2006SSUB14:25
WRich Weeks
Jul 15, 2006SSUB
WMatt Eckerle
May 20, 2006SSUB
WAaron Aguilera
Rumble On The RockRumble On The Rock 9
Apr 21, 2006SSUB21:15
WWalley Keenboom
Dec 9, 2005SSUB
?Michael Buchkovich
KOTC: PaybackKOTC: Payback
Feb 25, 2005DDECDecision