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            (Cruiserweight) Anthony "Rumble" Johnson defeated Eric "Butterbean" Esch by knockout (KO) in round 8.Match Saturday, July 23, 2022In 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 Joe Cortez.
 
 ROUND 1
 
 Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
 Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
 
 +Butterbean jars Rumble with a pair of heavy punches to the chin.
 +Rumble stuns Butterbean with a pair of stinging punches to the temple.
 Rumble lands a terrific smash 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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 -Butterbean charges with a barrage of punches to the nose, but misses completely.
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 +Rumble punches Butterbean with a volley of glancing punches to the mouth.   Butterbean ignores it.
 -Butterbean throws a left jab to the face, but Rumble ducks just in time.
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 -Rumble probes with a sweeping right to the temple, but Butterbean takes it in the forearms.
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 +Butterbean wallops Rumble with a volley of punches to the head.   Rumble ignores it.
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 -Rumble tries a series of punches to the head, but fails to score.
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 +Butterbean wallops Rumble with a flurry of light punches to the temple.
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 +Rumble wakes up the fans with a series of punches to the chin.
 -Butterbean charges with a volley of right punches to the temple, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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 -Butterbean tries a pair of punches to the eye, but Rumble steps aside.
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 The fighters start chatting with members of the press.
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 -Butterbean attacks with a flurry of left punches to the temple, but misses completely.
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 BELL
 
 According to the commentator:
 
 Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 17 of 30 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 11 of 32 punches.
 
 Anthony "Rumble" Johnson won the round 10-8
 
 Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 10-8
 
 
 Rumble doesn't even want to rest!
 
 Butterbean doesn't even want to rest!
 
 
 
 ROUND 2
 
 Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
 Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
 
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 -Butterbean attempts a flurry of right punches to the temple, but to no avail.
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 -Butterbean throws a right jab to the temple, but Rumble beats a hasty retreat.
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 -Butterbean tries a pair of punches to the face, but Rumble blocks.
 -Butterbean attempts a volley of punches to the eye, but misses completely.
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 +Butterbean pummels Rumble with a series of punches to the nose!
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 +Butterbean smashes Rumble with a volley of punches to the chin.   Rumble doesn't notice.
 -Rumble charges with a pair of punches to the solar plexus, but goes wide.
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 +Butterbean tags Rumble with a pair of punches to the temple.
 -Butterbean throws a flurry of left shots to the temple, but Rumble escapes.
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 -Butterbean tries a flurry of shots to the mouth, but Rumble ducks just in time.
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 -Rumble attacks with a barrage of punches to the ribs, but Butterbean blocks.
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 +Rumble scores with a series of stinging punches to the solar plexus!
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 -Butterbean paws a series of right punches to the jaw, but misses completely.
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 -Rumble lashes out with a barrage of right punches to the solar plexus, but Butterbean takes it in the forearms.
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 +Rumble fires a barrage of stiff punches to the solar plexus.   Butterbean quickly recovers.
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 BELL
 
 According to the commentator:
 
 Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 16 of 31 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 14 of 48 punches.
 
 Anthony "Rumble" Johnson won the round 10-9
 
 Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 20-17
 
 
 Rumble remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
 
 Butterbean grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
 
 
 
 ROUND 3
 
 Rumble is backpedaling. (using the ring)
 Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
 
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 -Butterbean tries to land a flurry of right punches to the stomach, but Rumble covers himself well.
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 -Butterbean tries to land a series of punches to the stomach, but Rumble blocks.
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 -Butterbean charges with a barrage of punches to the chest, but misses.
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 -Butterbean charges with a volley of right punches to the solar plexus, but Rumble hides behind his gloves.
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 -Butterbean throws a flurry of punches to the stomach, but misses completely.
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 -Butterbean throws a barrage of punches to the ribs, but Rumble blocks.
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 +Butterbean annoys Rumble with a pair of nice punches to the ribs.
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 BELL
 
 According to the commentator:
 
 Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 5 of 8 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 9 of 43 punches.
 
 Eric "Butterbean" Esch won the round 10-9
 
 Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 29-27
 
 
 Rumble remains standing while the trainer wipes him down.
 
 Butterbean is obviously tired.
 
 
 
 ROUND 4
 
 Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
 Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
 
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 +Rumble tags Butterbean with a sweeping right to the solar plexus.   Butterbean backpedals to his own corner.
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 -Butterbean lunges with a volley of punches to the stomach, but Rumble blocks.
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 +Rumble punches Butterbean with a flurry of vicious punches to the chest.
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 -Butterbean probes with a series of right punches to the jaw, but is ineffective.
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 +Butterbean tags Rumble with a strong roundhouse to the ribs!
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 -Butterbean lashes out with a right to the nose, but goes wide.
 -Butterbean attempts a flurry of punches to the solar plexus, but Rumble escapes.
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 -Butterbean attacks with a flurry of punches to the chin, but Rumble hides behind his gloves.
 -Rumble attempts a roundhouse to the solar plexus, but Butterbean covers himself well.
 -Butterbean attacks with a flurry of punches to the nose, but Rumble quickly backs away.
 +Butterbean connects with a barrage of commanding punches to the jaw.
 -Butterbean probes with a flurry of left punches to the head, but Rumble beats a hasty retreat.
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 +Rumble hits with a pair of stiff punches to the stomach!!
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 -Rumble attempts a flurry of punches to the chest, but Butterbean narrowly avoids it
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 +Rumble grazes Butterbean with a roundhouse to the ribs.   Butterbean covers up.
 -Butterbean fires a flurry of punches to the chest, but goes wide.
 +Butterbean slams Rumble with a solid sweeping right to the ribs.   Rumble seems wobbly!
 -Butterbean lashes out with a pair of punches to the mouth, but to no avail.
 + The fighters trade blows to the head.
 
 BELL
 
 According to the commentator:
 
 Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 18 of 31 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 39-36
 
 
 Rumble grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
 
 Butterbean looks exhausted.
 
 
 
 ROUND 5
 
 Rumble is backpedaling. (using the ring)
 Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
 
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 +Butterbean connects with a off balance left to the chest.
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 +Rumble lands a barrage of punches to the head!
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 -Butterbean lunges with a jab to the chest, but to no avail.
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 -Butterbean throws a series of right punches to the solar plexus, but Rumble deftly avoits it.
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 -Butterbean attempts a barrage of left punches to the stomach, but only hits air.
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 -Butterbean attacks with a series of punches to the chest, but Rumble backs out of it.
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 -Butterbean launches a jab to the chest, but Rumble takes it in the forearms.
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 BELL
 
 According to the commentator:
 
 Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 6 of 8 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 6 of 39 punches.
 
 Eric "Butterbean" Esch won the round 10-9
 
 Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 48-46
 
 
 Rumble grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
 
 Butterbean looks exhausted.
 
 
 
 ROUND 6
 
 Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
 Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
 
 -Butterbean attempts a jab to the chin, but Rumble leaps aside.
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 -Butterbean probes with a left cross to the chin, but Rumble deftly avoits it.
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 +Butterbean drills Rumble with a vicious jab to the solar plexus.
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 -Butterbean charges with a flurry of right shots to the face, but Rumble steps aside and laughs.
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 -Butterbean launches a pair of right punches to the chest, but misses.
 -Butterbean probes with a series of left punches to the jaw, but Rumble steps aside and laughs.
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 -Butterbean attempts a barrage of punches to the stomach, but misses.
 +Rumble smashes Butterbean with a volley of punches to the ribs.   Butterbean backpedals to his own corner.
 -Butterbean throws a volley of left punches to the chin, but flails uselessly.
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 -Butterbean attempts a volley of right punches to the stomach, but Rumble ducks.
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 -Rumble probes with a straight right to the solar plexus, but Butterbean escapes.
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 -Butterbean throws a volley of right punches to the eye, but Rumble blocks.
 +Rumble throws a barrage of glancing punches to the ribs!
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 -Butterbean fires a barrage of punches to the head, but flails uselessly.
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 -Rumble probes with a barrage of right punches to the solar plexus, but to no avail.
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 +Rumble punches Butterbean with a barrage of light punches to the ribs.
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 +Rumble lands a volley of punches to the solar plexus.
 +Butterbean clocks Rumble with a volley of punches to the face.   Rumble hangs on until the referee breaks them up.
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 BELL
 
 According to the commentator:
 
 Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 20 of 33 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 13 of 55 punches.
 
 Anthony "Rumble" Johnson won the round 10-9
 
 Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 58-55
 
 
 Rumble grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
 
 Butterbean receives medical attention from his trainer.
 
 
 
 ROUND 7
 
 Rumble is backpedaling. (using the ring)
 Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
 
 +Rumble shakes Butterbean with a flurry of punches to the mouth!
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 -Butterbean paws a series of punches to the ribs, but loses his balance.
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 -Butterbean tries to land a volley of punches to the ribs, but taps his opponent ineffectively.
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 -Butterbean paws a jab to the solar plexus, but misses completely.
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 -Butterbean tries a series of right punches to the ribs, but Rumble steps aside.
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 -Butterbean attempts a series of punches to the ribs, but Rumble ties him up.
 -Butterbean fires a pair of right shots to the ribs, but Rumble takes it in the forearms.
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 BELL
 
 According to the commentator:
 
 Anthony "Rumble" Johnson landed 7 of 8 punches, and Eric "Butterbean" Esch landed 4 of 40 punches.
 
 Eric "Butterbean" Esch won the round 10-9
 
 Anthony "Rumble" Johnson is winning the fight 67-65
 
 
 Rumble grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
 
 Butterbean receives medical attention from his trainer.
 
 
 
 ROUND 8
 
 Rumble is using the ring. (using the ring)
 Butterbean stays outside and uses his jab.
 
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 +Rumble hurts Butterbean with a volley of stiff punches to the chin.
 -Butterbean lunges with a series of left punches to the temple, but Rumble narrowly avoids it
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 +Rumble hits Butterbean with a volley of powerful punches to the head.
 Rumble lands a mighty right hook and Butterbean goes over backwards!!
 
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 He's Out!
 Anthony "Rumble" Johnson wins by a Knock Out!!
 
 BELL
 Rumble grabs a water bottle and rests on his stool.
 
 Butterbean can't remember which corner is his.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Judge Guimond had the fight scored as follows:
 
 Round 1: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-8
 Round 2: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
 Round 3: Eric "Butterbean" Esch 10-9
 Round 4: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
 Round 5: Eric "Butterbean" Esch 10-9
 Round 6: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
 Round 7: Eric "Butterbean" Esch 10-9
 
 
 Judge Leinbach had the fight scored as follows:
 
 Round 1: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-8
 Round 2: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
 Round 3: Eric "Butterbean" Esch 10-9
 Round 4: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
 Round 5: Eric "Butterbean" Esch 10-9
 Round 6: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
 Round 7: Eric "Butterbean" Esch 10-9
 
 
 George Foreman had the fight scored as follows:
 
 Round 1: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-8
 Round 2: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
 Round 3: Eric "Butterbean" Esch 10-9
 Round 4: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
 Round 5: Eric "Butterbean" Esch 10-9
 Round 6: Anthony "Rumble" Johnson 10-9
 Round 7: Eric "Butterbean" Esch 10-9
 
 Anthony "Rumble" Johnson wins by a knockout!
 
 
 
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