The Rise of UFC Nation

The Rise of UFC Nation

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Nick Gullo's book, Into the Cage, is chock full of photos he's taken over the years at MMA events and behind the scenes. Here are a few that he shared with SI.com Joe Lauzon on-deck with coach Steve Maze.

Urijah Faber in the locker room during The Ultimate Fighter minutes before Daron Cruickshank enters the Octagon.

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Brad Pickett on the streets of London.

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Anderson Silva warms up Paulo Bananada back-stage at a regional MMA event.

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Jason Parillo cleaning up during an impromptu backyard training session with BJ Penn.

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Carlos Condit and world jiu jitsu champion Caio Terra getting in some Sunday training.

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Cody McKenzie unhappy after a submission loss to Vagner Rocha in New Orleans.

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Doc Hsu tends to Denis Bermudez.

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Author & Dana White party in Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland.

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Jon Jones backstage with Jon Dodson.

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Rashad Evans makes his way to the arena.

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Ronda Rousey rolling with BJ Penn as world jiu jitsu champion Rafael Mendes watches.

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Royce Gracie passing it on.

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Urijah Faber enjoying the down time.

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Vitor Belfort and the next generation, son Davie.