Volume 2
The artist Edward Cao contributed this beautiful ink drawing of Khabib Nurmagomedov to celebrate his final year of competition.
Edward Cao again pushes an experimental blend of traditional and digital media to depict Dustin Poirier vs Dan Hooker
The contributors to FAOV2 represent some of the brightest minds in Mixed Martial Arts. It was an honor to share the page with them.
This is Chris Rini's first digital painting; it captures a transitional moment in the career of Jose Aldo, paired with an essay by Chuck Mindenhall.
A manga inspired piece. Pushed against the fence by Dan Hooker, Dustin Poirier unleashed the "pistol whip" punch to force his opponent to disengage.
Artist Adam Nelson contributed multiple artworks to FAOV2, including this Holloway vs Volkanovski piece, one of the most controversial fights of 2020.
Volume 1
Josh Rosenblatt explores the theme of bodily manipulation, seen in Valentina Schevchenko's win against Liz Carmouche (pictured here) and Jessica Eye.
The defining character of 2019 was Jorge Masvidal who transformed himself from journeyman to superstar over the course of three memorable performances
Ben Askren spent one year in the UFC and while he did not often taste success, the provocative wrestler did elevate his opponents' media presence.
Johnny Walker may never become a champion but he nevertheless had a breakout year full of dynamic finishes that compelled our future attention.
In the midst of a three round melee, Yoel Romero and Paulo Costa produced multiple moments of comedy.
