Fighter details Given Name: Eric Esch
Nickname: "Butterbean"
Age: 60 | Date of Birth: 08/03/1966
Weight Class: Super Heavyweight
Last Weight-in: 378 lbs
Height: 5'11"
Born: Jasper, Alabama
Gyms & Affiliations: Team Butterbean
Eric Esch has a 15-10-1 professional record and is 60 years old in the Super Heavyweight division, representing Team Butterbean. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Eric Esch career snapshot Recent form L-L-W-W-L Latest 5 decisive tracked pro results Current run 2-fight losing streak Most recent tracked result: Loss vs Sandy Bowman Finish profile 100% 15 finishes in 15 recorded wins Primary win path knockout/TKO 8 recorded wins by knockout/TKO Eric Esch quick answers What is Eric Esch's record? Eric Esch's professional MMA record is 15-10-1.
How old is Eric Esch? Eric Esch is 60 years old.
What weight class is Eric Esch? Eric Esch fights at Super Heavyweight in PFC.
How tall is Eric Esch? Eric Esch is 5'11" tall.
How much does Eric Esch weigh? Eric Esch competes at Super Heavyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 378 lbs.
What is Eric Esch's Combat Edge Elo? Eric Esch's professional MMA Elo is 1524, with a peak Elo of 1607.
How strong is Eric Esch's recent opposition? Eric Esch's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1502 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Eric Esch's last fight? Eric Esch's latest tracked pro fight was against Sandy Bowman at Prestige FC 3 on 2011.10.21.
What is Eric Esch's recent form? Eric Esch's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-W-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Eric Esch usually win? Eric Esch's 15 recorded wins include 8 knockouts, 7 submissions, and 0 decisions, with 100% ending before the final bell.
8 Wins by knockout
7 Wins by submission
0 Wins by decision
7 Loss by knockout
3 Loss by submission
0 Loss by decision
Eric Esch stats Record : 15 / 10 / 1 Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
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Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land Not available Fighter
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes Not available Fighter
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Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land Not available Fighter
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes Not available Fighter
Pro fight history Result Opponent Method Time Round Event Date Fight details
Loss14-9-1 Sandy Bowman 2-0-0 Punches 0:54 R1 Prestige FC 3 2011.10.21 Details unavailable Loss14-8-1 Eric Barrak 0-0-0 Guillotine Choke 2:56 R3 Instinct MMA 1 2011.10.07 Details unavailable Win13-8-1 Dean Storey 0-0-0 Punches 0:24 R2 Elite 1 MMA 2011.05.07 Details unavailable Win12-8-1 Deon West 2-2-0 Punches 5:00 R2 LFC 43: Wild Thang 2010.12.10 Details unavailable Loss12-7-1 Mariusz Pudzianowski 2-1-0 Punches 1:16 R1 KSW 14: Dzień Sądu 2010.09.18 Details unavailable Loss12-6-1 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Xtreme Cagefighting Championship 2010.03.06 Details unavailable Win11-6-1 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2009.12.11 Details unavailable Win10-6-1 Tom Howard 0-6-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2009.09.18 Details unavailable Win9-6-1 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Cut Throat MMA 2009.06.26 Details unavailable Loss15-10-1 Wesley Correira Record TBD KO/TKOKickboxing R2 Not recorded K-1: Hawaii 2008 2008.08.09 Details unavailable Loss9-5-1 Patrick Smith 16-13-0 Punches, Elbows 3:17 R1 YAMMA Pit Fighting 1 2008.04.11 Details unavailable Cancelled15-10-1 Gary Goodridge Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2008.04.11 Details unavailable Loss9-4-1 Nick Penner 1-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2007.12.28 Details unavailable Cancelled15-10-1 Stefan Gamlin Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2007.08.17 Details unavailable Loss9-3-1 Tengiz Tedoradze 24-8-1 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Cage Rage 2007.07.14 Details unavailable Win8-3-1 Zuluzinho 5-2-0 Keylock 2:35 R1 Pride 34: Kamikaze 2007.04.08 Details unavailable Win7-3-1 James Thompson 13-5-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Cage Rage 2007.02.10 Details unavailable Win6-3-1 Opponent TBD N/A Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Palace Fighting Championship 2007.01.18 Details unavailable Loss6-2-1 Rob Broughton 6-2-1 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Cage Rage 2006.12.09 Details unavailable Cancelled15-10-1 Mark Hunt Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2006.10.21 Details unavailable Win5-2-1 Sean O'Haire 2-1-0 Punches 0:29 R1 Pride 32: The Real Deal 2006.10.21 Details unavailable Loss5-1-1 Ikuhisa Minowa 33-24-8 Armbar 4:25 R1 Pride Bushido 12 2006.08.26 Details unavailable Win4-1-1 Rich Weeks 0-2-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded FightFest 2006.07.15 Details unavailable Win3-1-1 Matt Eckerle 0-0-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded FightFest 2006.05.20 Details unavailable Win2-1-1 Aaron Aguilera 0-0-0 Choke 1:15 R2 Rumble On The Rock 9 2006.04.21 Details unavailable Win1-1-1 Leo Sylvest 9-19-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded FightFest 2006.04.14 Details unavailable Win15-10-1 Wesley Correira Record TBD Broken ArmCustom Rules 5:00 R2 Rumble On The Rock 8 2006.01.20 Details unavailable Win0-1-1 Walley Keenboom 0-1-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded FightFest 2005.12.09 Details unavailable Win15-10-1 Marcus Royster Record TBD DecisionKickboxing Unanimous Not recorded K-1: Hawaii 2005 2005.07.29 Details unavailable Cancelled15-10-1 Yusuke Fujimoto Record TBD Not recordedKickboxing Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2005.07.29 Details unavailable Draw0-1-0 Michael Buchkovich 7-0-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded KOTC: Payback 2005.02.25 Details unavailable Cancelled15-10-1 Dan Severn Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2005.02.25 Details unavailable Loss15-10-1 Montanha Silva Record TBD DecisionKickboxing Unanimous Not recorded K-1: Beast 4 2004.06.26 Details unavailable Loss15-10-1 Hiromi Amada Record TBD DecisionKickboxing Unanimous Not recorded K-1: Beast 3 2004.03.14 Details unavailable Loss0-0-0 Genki Sudo 8-3-1 Heel Hook 0:41 R2 K-1: Dynamite 2003 2003.12.31 Details unavailable Win15-10-1 Dan Severn Record TBD Repeated FoulingBoxing R2 Not recorded Capital Fight Night 22 2003.10.10 Details unavailable Loss15-10-1 Mike Bernardo Record TBD Head KickKickboxing 1:01 R2 K-1: Survival 2003 2003.09.21 Details unavailable Win15-10-1 Yusuke Fujimoto Record TBD KO/TKOKickboxing 1:02 R1 K-1: Beast 2 2003.06.29 Details unavailable Win15-10-1 Mike Polchlopek Record TBD PunchCustom Rules 0:34 R1 WWF: Wrestlemania 15 1999.03.28 Details unavailable Win15-10-1 Billy Eaton Record TBD KO/TKOBoxing 2:38 R3 Campas vs. Stephens 1998.03.23 Details unavailable Win15-10-1 Ed White Record TBD KO/TKOBoxing 1:14 R2 Whitaker vs. De La Hoya 1997.04.12 Details unavailable Win15-10-1 Curt Allan Record TBD KO/TKOBoxing 2:56 R3 De La Hoya vs. Gonzalez 1997.01.18 Details unavailable More fights Fighters who beat Eric Esch Opponent TBD Patrick Smith Nick Penner Rob Broughton Ikuhisa Minowa Genki Sudo Compare Eric Esch with peers vs Eddie Hall vs Jun Hyeop Sung vs Mac Papalii Around the division
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