For this illustration project, I made portraits of three well-known MMA fighters. I kept the designs simple and bold, so that they pack a visual punch that mimics the literal ones.

My process was straightforward. I found high-quality photos of the fighters in action for references. Then, I broke down the photos into their elemental shapes, keeping blocks of light and shadow as simple as possible. For the text, I chose the name each fighter is best known for and used a bold font that matches the feel of the illustrations.