Rodrigo Lopez’s Marvel UFC Series Remixes Heroes into Gritty Cage Fighters

There are three things certain in life: death, taxes, and people debating over which heroes would win in a fight against other heroes. Are you even a comic book fan if you’ve never gotten into an argument with folks over which character had the better hands? I mean we’ve all been there, right? Well Boom Studios artist, Rodrigo Lorenzo Lopez is taking it a step further and bringing Marvel hand-to-hand faves to the UFC octagon. I stumbled upon Rodrigo’s Instagram and saw his Marvel UFC series creation. It’s so damn brilliant yall. Rodrigo reimagines Marvel’s martial arts experts as UFC fighters, posts their stats, pits two heroes against each other, has fans vote for who would win, and it keeps going until there is a single champion. This Marvel UFC series should have been done ages ago but I’m so glad Rodrigo Lorenzo Lopez is putting it into the world now. When I tell you I hope Rodrigo Lopez keeps this shit going for the long haul, know that it is all of the truth. Ready to check out the fighters? Me too. Let’s introduce your referee for this event. Marvel UFC Series Referee: Tony Stark

Black Bolt announcing on the mic?!

Tony Stark as the referee makes so much sense. One of the most meticulous men in the Marvel universe, Tony isn’t going to miss a tap or call for a stoppage. Look at the glow under the shirt and the state commission insignia on the shirt! Black Bolt as the Emcee in place of Bruce Buffer? The beautiful sense that this makes! I love when characters are so well…

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