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Entertainment photographer kevin lynch spent seven years creating the groundbreaking octagon, a coffee table sized book that captured the world of ultimate fighting. View complete tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record. Wwe raw womens champion becky lynch believes conor mcgregor can get revenge on khabib nurmagomedov. Octagon named for the eight sided cage in which the fighters compete presents photographs by kevin lynch, who was given unprecedented access to document the ultimate fighting championship mixed martial artists, both ringside and behind the scenes. Watch the highlights of every ufc lightweight champion in history, featuring conor mcgregor, khabib nurmagomedov, tony ferguson and more. Tim jefferies, kevin lynch tim jefferies photos hamilton. Originally sold on retail shelves at available at sunday internet sports. Signed by wes sims 2008 ufc book w dust jacket octagon. Kevin lynch explore the work of photographer lynch and track the evolution of the ultimate fighting championship over five years through 800 incredible photos of the fighters as they compete in this mixed. See octagon photog and brandon vera in ca tonight ufc. Most pictures are portraits of the fighters before and after their fights, but kevin lynch the photographer puts in his own creative style on some pictures while the. Octagon named for the eightsided cage in which the fighters compete presents photographs by kevin lynch, who was given unprecedented access to document the ultimate fighting championship mixed martial artists, both ringside and behind the scenes.
If youve seen any of the fights over the last six years, youve likely seen a tall, lanky photographer perched on. Steven lynch 520 is a pro mma fighter out of antrim, northern ireland. Cool mid ufc piece shipping cost includes delivery confirmation. Kevin lynch portrays the humanity behind fierce ufc fighters. Cool midufc piece shipping cost includes delivery confirmation. Jul 17, 2009 the ultimate fighting championship is to a mixed martial arts fighter what the nba is to a basketball player. Oct 01, 2009 the inside pages of octagon are filled with spectacular shots taken by lynch during live events spanning from ufc 40 through ufc 70. Explore the work of photographer kevin lynch and track the evolution of the ufc registered over five years though 800 incredible photos of the fighters as they compete in this mixed martial arts sport. The criticallyacclaimed octagon book by kevin lynch is a keepsake that will be treasured by any fight fan.
There is one autograph in the book and is of wes sims, signed on one page in silver marker. Another was watching the darkhaired dream girl strut her stuff between rounds. Indianapolis bradygames releases octagon, a visual history of the ultimate fighting championship ufc captured through the lens of photographer kevin lynch. Kevin lynch is internationally recognized for his growing portfolio of conceptual portraiture. Army sergeant, the retired ufc fighter was a threetime heavyweight champion and twotime light heavyweight champion, becoming the first in the franchise to win a championship in two. Explore the work of photographer lynch and track the evolution of the. And the ufc battleground is the octagon, the metal cage where fights take place. Lynch embarked on a fouryear project with the ufc, resulting in the octagon series of art works, as well as the publication of a deluxe, limited. How kevin lynch turned ufc fighting into art youtube. Dec 08, 2008 three ufc auctions to aid intrepid fallen heroes fund are underway. Next 10 sports stars wed love to see in the ufcs octagon. Foreword from dana white, ufc president ever since i can remember, i always loved. Octagon showcases the work of photographer kevin lynch as well as the stars of the ultimate fighting championship events in highly detailed and artfully. Lynch studied at yale university, taliesin studio under frank lloyd wright, rensselaer polytechnic institute, and received a bachelors degree in city planning from mit in 1947.
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