If it were up to me, this entire article would be an ode to Dear Esther, one of the most thought-provoking artistic experiences of 2012.  Unfortunately, it may be too niche even for MiddleEasy, so I will leave you with the official soundtrack to guide us in this paper boat, with us as creases folded in time (quote from Dear Esther, seriously, look into it). Esther Lin is unparalleled in the world of MMA photography, each shot of hers becomes an everlasting piece of art in itself. Esther is able to capture emotions and subtleties in a performance or reaction from a fighter on a nightly basis that many would take years to perfect. Like a spirit, Esther is somehow everywhere all at once, all for our viewing benefit. It's like the camera is an extension of Esther herself.

With UFC 155 just about a week old, Esther and MMAFighting meticulously considered her thousands of shots from the final UFC show of 2012 and created a video replay of her favorites, with commentary. Take some time out of your day and let Esther take you on a journey of pain, glory, anger, relief and beauty.

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-20 # Esther Mate 2013-01-04 14:59

The great pics make up for the lack of enthusiasm in voice tone. She needs to take whatever drugs Mike Goldberg is on. Everything else is virtually identical!

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+21 # ABigSnitch 2013-01-04 17:31

Couldn't disagree more.

Her voice is so calming, it makes the photos that much more captivating.

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-10 # Esther Mate 2013-01-04 19:16

Get a room

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+10 # PingPong 2013-01-04 17:35

That was Quoting Esther Mate:

The great pics make up for the lack of enthusiasm in voice tone. She needs to take whatever drugs Mike Goldberg is on. Everything else is virtually identical!

No, I don't think so. as a photographer it is her job to remain a dispassionate observer. Imagine if the event photog was rabid fan, the pics would be spastic work.

I loved hearing her thought process and impressions as she went through the card.

This was an articulate, artistic, professional at work.

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+12 # ^The Fuck Up 2013-01-04 17:33

I thought it was great. Wish she could do this for every major event.

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+2 # ^The Fuck Up 2013-01-04 17:34

Dammit, that was meant to go under the first comment.

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+2 # Milbert Gelendez 2013-01-04 19:24

Quoting ^The Fuck Up:

Dammit, that was meant to go under the first comment.

Ha! Whos the "Fcuk up" now

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+3 # Just Sick Man 2013-01-04 17:37

Blows my mind...

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-7 # Esther Mate 2013-01-04 19:18

Quoting Just Sick Man:

Blows my mind...

Yeah, I bet you wish she blew something else

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0 # double jizz 2013-01-05 13:09

why do you keep assuming that everyone who likes this photo montage is trying to set up a date with esther lin?

you need to take a look in the mirror.

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+4 # BigEyeGuy 2013-01-04 20:09

Kudos for the Indie gaming reference (Dear Esther)

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-1 # meh 2013-01-05 10:56

I know all the white knights will storm down my castle and crucify me in attempts to endear themselves to this woman in the mma scene in hopes of scoring mystery vag they'll never get, buy despite the photos being amazing her monologue made me feel like i was 10 again watching an episode of blossom or clariasa explains it all. respect to esther. that was just weird, no offense. glad all you little boys enjoyed it though

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+2 # double jizz 2013-01-05 13:11

you start off with the premise that anyone who disagrees with you is automatically a rampaging white knight desperate for pussy. ok bro nice to have this debate with you.

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-2 # meh 2013-01-05 15:23

i don't want to engage in debate with you... "bro", "dude", "man". I'm making a statement based upon my observation and perspective. Seems like I'm not the only one, perhaps our perception matches reality. You guys are all over this with kid gloves on, the photos were stellar the monologue was insufferable.

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+1 # Wheels 2013-01-06 16:59

Hey, meh. I know you want to think that you're better than everyone, but at least we know that punctuation goes inside of quotation marks. When you're going to make a point, make it right.

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-1 # meh 2013-01-07 05:00

haha, you must be new here. you actually think being a grammar nazi will work on an mma site? anyway, thank for the thumbs down and like wise giving double jizz a thumbs up. your work is done here, now move along chump.

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-2 # meh 2013-01-07 05:04

and yes, i do think i'm better than you pussy beggars. if a dude made the same video in the same cadence 90% of the posters would be all over it tearing the guy to shreds with homosexual slurs. because a girl is doing it it's somehow endearing? let's be real, the monologue was lame.

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+1 # CountingCromarties 2013-01-05 15:55

That was nice, sort of reminded me of the Tekken character endings especially the Garcia picture watching the post-fight press conference.

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