Are The Diaz Brothers a Train Wreck Waiting to Happen?

By: Rich Bergeron

The UFC's Diaz brothers continue to offer their bosses one figurative "Stockton Slap" after another. From their now infamous refusal to sit through interviews and press events to their obnoxious, narrowly-framed demands for more money and better opportunities, Nick and Nate Diaz present a serious problem for the UFC brass. They cannot be reigned in, and punishment is futile.

Although I am only a recent convert to MMA fandom, I've watched plenty of fights featuring these two talented brothers. I've caught a few of their interviews here and there as well. At times they gained and lost my respect, taking rebellion to a pointed extreme and exposing their crude nature in a way that only taints the image of the whole sport. Nick sets a bad example for his younger brother in this regard with his long list of offensive actions. He's no role model, but so many people still love this scrappy and mysterious madman. He drives drunk, he smokes weed, he skips press tours, he flips people off, he talks trash to his opponents in the cage, and he continues to refuse to get with the program.

At first, Nate Diaz was humble and willing to remain in the UFC's good graces after his successful stint on The Ultimate Fighter. As if watching his brother struggle with meeting media commitments and staying motivated to fight had a profound impact on Nate, his recent interactions with management have been much more abrasive.

He bit the hand that feeds him repeatedly over the course of the week leading up to his UFC on Fox appearance Saturday night, even coming into the weigh-in heavy. He slept in instead of participating in an open workout, walked out of a pre-fight interview before answering the first question, and criticized the UFC's new Reebok deal and their signing of CM Punk to a fight contract.

"I could to be fired tomorrow. I hope not. I want to work for the UFC forever," Nate said at a recent UFC media event. "But I also would like to be treated like, you know, we're not caged animals. I feel like we're professionals." He went on to explain that "kissing ass" isn't going to help any fighter out there who wants to benefit from new programs like the Reebok deal.

It all only adds more insult to the injury Diaz caused his employers when he raked them over the coals in the press over the past few months for not paying him and other fighters enough. Even Dana White admitted seeing Diaz win Saturday night would make matters more difficult. White told FOX Sports 1, "I don't know what to do with him if he wins. There's a laundry list of problems there."

Rafael Dos Anjos improved to 23-7 with a one-sided beating of the younger Diaz brother, but even the ass kicking didn't humble Diaz. He spent the last few seconds of the fight slapping and smack-talking Dos Anjos. Instead of just proclaiming himself the best in the division, Dos Anjos proved his mettle by dominating Diaz and respectfully called for a title shot. 

Nick Diaz is surprisingly much more reserved than his younger brother these days, but the two still have one thing in common: a problem with financial stability. Both have the skills to turn to the fight game for an income, but both seem equally reluctant to continue on the fight path. Consider Nate's comments in a recent ESPN piece:

"I don't think I'll ever get the work and damage I've done to myself back -- and if I keep going, it's just going to get worse. So, what the f--- am I doing it for?"  

Nate also admitted to fighting Saturday because he needed the money, which is also why his older brother Nick is coming out of retirement to be the first fight on Anderson Silva's comeback trail. Some of Nick's most memorable interviews include him wondering aloud why he even bothers to fight. They both seem inherently discontent with their respective choices to turn fighting into something they now have to rely on to get by.  Both also have obvious issues with anxiety and possibly some deeper behavior problems that may be genetic in nature. Certain people just don't have shut off switches.

Though both brothers have made statements and taken actions I could never agree with, they also bring up some very legitimate and crucial points when they get their jaws flapping in front of a microphone. At times like these, they show a different side to their personalities.

Remember when Nick Diaz retired Frank Shamrock? Rather than rub Frank's nose in the loss, Diaz barked at Frank to get up and finish his career on his feet, even giving him a hand and pulling him up from the ground. It was one of the classiest tributes I've ever seen one fighter make to another even though Diaz flipped Shamrock off at the weigh-ins rather than shake his hand that day. There are also countless times I can recall seeing Nate or Nick all banged up in a fight and somehow continuing to just walk through punches. This is why they both have such a huge fan base despite their outlandish behavior and lofty overconfidence.

So, while these brothers may in some ways be severely misunderstood, the reality is they both became the way they are as a result of their experiences under the UFC umbrella. As much as it might seem disrespectful and wrong for them to be so vocal, their popularity is in many ways bolstered by that bravado and willingness to step forward and stand up for the fighter perspective.

I wish they had cleaner language, a better relationship with the media, and more respect for their opponents. I think maybe then their message would be taken more seriously. Though sometimes I can't imagine why anyone would really look to the Diaz brothers as genuine role models, I am equally impressed with their ability to piss off Dana White while also forcing him to employ their services at the same time.

For their part, the Diaz brothers really can't be faulted for their gritty and grating attitudes if you consider how White became so famous in the first place. Like the kid in that old 80s anti-drug commercial caught by his dad with a stash of weed, the Diaz brothers can always claim, "I learned it from watching you, Dana!" 

As much as their careers are bound to end badly with very little fanfare, these brothers will always be cult classics. Like that line of cars that always stacks up when there's an accident on the side of the highway, the fans of the Diaz brothers continue to wait patiently for the next F-bomb to drop. As long as this dastardly duo continues to treat the fight game as an easy paycheck and expect to be treated like royalty everywhere they go, they will have a hard time creating a solid future for themselves when fighting is no longer an option.

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FNU Combat Sports Show TONIGHT With Shonie Carter

Join us tonight at 8:00 PM EST for another edition of the Fight News Unlimited Combat Sports Show. We will be featuring special guest Shonie "Mr. International" Carter at 9:15 PM EST. Carter is a colorful character who has over 85 fights to his credit for a variety of different promotions. He has notable wins over Chris Lytle and Matt Serra, and he appeared on multiple UFC cards.

"Psychic" Tom Padget, "Rabble Rousin'" Rich Bergeron, and Tony "The Tornado" Penecale will also discuss the week's combat sports news. Much of the first half of the show will focus on the results of UFC 175 and The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale. To listen live from 8 to 10 PM EST, click on the following direct link to the show:

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FNU Combat Sports Show Thursday Night With Shonie Carter

Join us Thursday night at 8:00 PM EST for another edition of the Fight News Unlimited Combat Sports Show. We will be featuring special guest Shonie "Mr. International" Carter at 9:15 PM EST. Carter is a colorful character who has over 85 fights to his credit for a variety of different promotions. He has notable wins over Chris Lytle and Matt Serra, and he appeared on multiple UFC cards.

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Deeeeeefense! Combat Sports is Suffering From a Lack of Basic Defensive Fighting Tactics

By: Rich Bergeron

Combat sports can be very dangerous for those who are courageous enough to step into a cage, ring or any other fighting venue to square off against an opponent. It is all the more risky when participants enter a fight without basic, fundamental training in the art of defense.

The crowds at team sporting events often chant "Deeeefense!" over and over again, but it's never a regular occurrence at fights. Sometimes even a fighter's own corner fails to give any valid instruction in terms of being more defensive in a particularly difficult fight.

Consider Bernard Hopkins and his impressive victory over Beibut Shumenov on April 19th. Shumenov and Hopkins both displayed techniques that included keeping at least one hand low at times. The difference between the winner and the loser of this bout was defense, plain and simple. Yet, how could Hopkins win a fight where he kept at least one hand by his knees most of the bout? The answer is head and body movement and a mastery of defensive strategy. While Hopkins danced around, changed levels, and adjusted beautifully to Shumenov's awkward stance, Shumenov stood straight up and stiff, not moving his head or his body while keeping one hand by his chest or even lower throughout the majority of the fight. I never heard his corner tell him to keep his hands up.

There is something called the "upjab" in boxing, and it can be very effective for those who know how to use it properly. Floyd Mayweather, Jr. is considered to be the best pound for pound fighter in the sport right now, and he uses an upjab in combination with a "shoulder roll" defense. It's been his bread and butter for his entire career. There is no reason to totally abandon anything that works for any one particular fighter, but if a fighter feels he or she must keep that one hand low, it should be part of a more complex defense as a whole.

Hopkins compensates for the low hand by always trying to be a moving target and keeping his opposite hand high in case he needs to block with it. Mayweather's shoulder roll, combined with lots of bobbing and weaving, allows him to get through most of his fights with minimal damage. During his interview after the Shumenov fight, Hopkins explained his natural ability. "I'm special, in a way that is good," He said. "I don't have to explain special. There is no definition for special. Special speaks for itself."

So, the bottom line is you need to maintain a hands up defense if you aren't as much of a defensive specialist as Hopkins, Mayweather, or any other fighter who keeps one hand low as part of their boxing defense. 

Mixed Martial Arts is also no stranger to poor defense. One of the most miserable examples of a lack of defensive prowess in recent months occurred at Bellator 116 in what was thankfully Vladimir Matyushenko's final fight of his career. He fought Joey Beltran in the ugliest slugfest I've seen in MMA this year. Both men likely ended up with serious concussions by the time Beltran dropped Matyushenko with some punches and then quickly locked up a North-South Choke submission just over 3 minutes into the third round. Neither man showed particularly effective defense, lumbering after each other throwing one haymaker after another in a bout that rarely hit the mat until the very end. Matyushenko's face took the brunt of the punishment in the fight, though Beltran took his fair share of head shots, too.

To some MMA fans this kind of fight is exciting and entertaining, but it made me absolutely sick. If Beltran hopes to have any decent brain function when he decides to follow Matyushenko into retirement, he needs to go back to the defensive drawing board. Both fighters spent the bulk of the fight with their hands held low, utilizing very minimal head movement, and abandoning all defensive strategy to engage in a sloppy toe-to-toe war that would be more at home in an alley than in a professional MMA cage.

Now, I do understand that martial arts is a unique animal when it comes to defense. The traditional hands up approach does not work all the time in the MMA cage or ring, because a fighter has to be wary of takedowns and body kicks. The act of kicking on offense is also something that fighters tend to do without their hands up by their faces. It's a matter of balance, leverage and habit. Still, when two MMA fighters are engaging in a kickboxing or Muay Thai style fight without going to the ground, the hands up approach should be employed as much as possible.

There are also other alternatives to defending punches and kicks, and looking at the history of boxing is a big help. Take a look at the George Foreman/Archie Moore defense:

This defense, featuring crossed arms, would be particularly effective for mixed martial arts, and some fighters do utilize it without even knowing that these boxing legends lived by this technique. The thinner MMA gloves would make a punch that hits an opponent's elbow especially painful. The same defense could be just as effective against head and body kicks, because knocking a kick away with an elbow could also hurt pretty badly for the kicker. Foreman also tended to duck inside his crossed arms, leaving only the top of his head exposed. It is this defense that helped Foreman compete so effectively, even in his late 40s.

Another two boxers that should be mentioned for their unique defenses are Mike Tyson and Rocky Marciano. Tyson's Peek-a-boo style (conceived initially by Cus D'Amato for Floyd Patterson) featured a defense that had Tyson's hands almost always glued to his chin when he was not punching his opponents or blocking their punches. The same principles that made that style so palpable on offense also helped keep Tyson from getting rocked early in his career. It makes sense, mainly because there is such a minimal range of movement of the hands required to block any shot to the head or body.

Marciano's defense could also be considered just as important to his offense. Rocky fought from a crouch throughout his career, seen at first as awkward and lumbering by Trainer Charley Goldman. Still, Goldman didn't have to change much when he saw how Marciano could still land thundering blows from that stance. Marciano fought much taller, much larger, and much heavier opponents throughout his undefeated pro career. His own weight typically fluctuated between 185 and 189 pounds while fighting in the heavyweight division. The reason he was able to get away with the weight and size discrepancies was that crouch. A taller fighter can't generate as much leverage when punching down to such a low level. At the same time, as Rocky proved against Jersey Joe Walcott, Rocky could generate tremendous power with his right by springing out of the crouch position.

For more fascinating takes on defensive tactics (including tips on how to make the skin tougher to avoid cuts), check out this amazing article about some of the boxing legends who fought long before Marciano and Tyson.

Getting back to mixed martial arts, there are a few more fights worth mentioning to hammer home why defense is so important. Travis Browne vs. Fabricio Werdum at UFC on Fox 11 is a particularly egregious case of piss poor defense, but only on one fighter's part this time. Werdum did a masterful job mixing it up in the fight with kicks, punches, elbows, and knees. Yet, he didn't have to work that hard to land shots to Browne's face since the towering heavyweight rarely put his hands up in time to block anything but a stray head kick here and there.

The most puzzling aspect of this whole fight is the fact that Browne comes out of Jackson's MMA, which is widely considered one of the best Mixed Martial Arts training camps in the universe. How could his corner not get the point across to him that he needed to defend himself better? Also, the UFC is considered the top tier MMA league in the world, so how does a fighter get to that level and fight in a main event without knowing how to defend himself properly?

The Browne vs. Werdum fight is also not the only example of a main event UFC fighter lacking in fundamental defensive skills. Consider the May 10th UFC Fight Night performance (or lack thereof) of Erick Silva against Matt Brown. Instead of blocking with his hands after a back and forth first round, Silva's defensive strategy was to backpedal and run. The tactic failed miserably, and Brown capitalized on Silva's poor defense by stalking him all around the cage and landing one bomb after another. All the while, Color Commentator Kenny Florian (a formidable fighter himself in his UFC heyday) continued to talk about what a fantastic fight everyone was watching. I couldn't disagree more with Florian. A great fight is a competitive one, and beyond the first round this fight was extremely one-sided. Silva left the cage on a stretcher that night, proving how downright dangerous a lack of a sound defense can be.

For the final example of a fickle defensive approach, we need to take a look at a more recent event: UFC 173. No, I am not talking about the main event. We'll get to that topic later. I'm actually referring to an undercard fight between Tony Ferguson and Katsunori Kikuno. Ferguson won the bout by KO with just less than a minute remaining in the first round. Though Ferguson can be dangerous on his feet, he's even more dangerous when his opponent comes at him with his hands down as Kikuno did. Kikuno kept both hands down by his chest throughout the short fight, throwing mostly 1-2 punches in an awkward style that only seemed effective for a few moments at the beginning of the fight. Ferguson did take a few shots early on, but once he found his range and saw that Kikuno was not defending his face, he unloaded with his best shots and put his opponent on the canvas to end the fight.

 
Again, as in boxing, even an MMA fighter can get away with keeping his hands low if he compensates with an element of style that minimizes the danger of doing so. We only need to look to the main event of UFC 173 to see a perfect example of this.

T.J. Dillashaw absolutely dominated the main event against Renan Barao by using multiple tactics on offense and defense that confused and frustrated his opponent. Dillashaw had the look of an Irish step dancing Mexican bullfighter in the cage that night as he remained light on his feet and used head movement and footwork to stay away from Barao's most effective weapons. As Commentator Mike Goldberg quipped toward the end of the fight: "The best defense is a good offense."

There is no other MMA fight I've seen personally where this principle rings so true. Dillashaw not only put his hands up whenever Barao waded in close enough to hit him, he also managed to put himself in position to throw punches that gave Barao no way to counter. He'd lure Barao in, step to the side, and strike. By the time Barao could even think of striking back, T.J. was standing at an angle where he was untouchable. Dillashaw also used strategic body, head, and leg kicking to keep Barao guessing and constantly on guard. As excellent as Dillashaw's punching proved to be, it was a head kick that actually brought about the end of the fight and resulted in Barao crashing to the canvas where Dillashaw finished him off with some ground and pound. 

 
Dillashaw did end up taking some facial damage in this fight, but that's inevitable when you face a fighter of Barao's caliber. Even the best defense can't be perfect in the fight game. Still, the lumps, bumps, and bruises T.J. suffered were minimal. Just in case you weren't lucky enough to watch this fight yet, here is a link to the video: http://mmashare.crazyko.com/2014/05/barao-vs-dillashaw.html 

I'm sure any fight fan reading this can think of plenty of their own examples of both excellent and extremely bad defense. More importantly, this article is geared toward fighters themselves. The message is clear. If you don't value defense or work on it as much as you can, you're going to pay for it in the long term. Not only will you lose fights because of failing to appreciate defensive strategy, but you could also shorten or end your career. You could also end up suffering from dementia when you finally retire.

Piss poor defense is funny in cartoons (Like Homer Simpson's battle with a Mike Tyson look alike above), but in real life it can only be described as extremely sad. Either fighters need to go back to the drawing board and learn to defend themselves better, or fight fans attending fight cards need to start up the "Deeeefense!" chants when they see a fighter forgetting that blocking shots effectively can be the difference in the fight.

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Heather Hardy on Tomorrow's FNU Combat Sports Show

 

                                       

Pro Boxer Heather Hardy (9-0, 2 KOs) will be our featured guest Thursday night on the FNU Combat Sports Show. Join Tony, Tom, and Rich at 8:00 PM EST tomorrow for the weekly combat sports rundown and this special interview with an up and coming young female boxer. CLICK HERE to listen live. If you want to join the broadcast and ask Heather a question of your own, you can call in live at: (347) 324-3228.

Hardy's next fight will be the first female bout ever held at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on June 14th. Hardy is always the most exciting fight on the card. She is the 2011 USA National Champion at 125 pounds and the 2012 New York City Golden Gloves Champion. Tickets for her fight are available at Gleason's Gym by calling (718) 797-2872 or emailing info@gleasonsgym.net. You can also go to www.heatherhardy.net to purchase tickets, and proceeds will benefit Hardy.  

Boxing Referee Steve Smoger Will Be Our Featured Guest For This Week's FNU Combat Sports Radio Show

Recognized as one of boxing's most prolific referees, Steve Smoger's 30-year career includes refereeing more than 850 bouts, averaging 27+ boxing matches refereed per year, and highlighted by more than 165 world title fights.A New Jersey and Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, Smoger is also this year's Ring 10 Arthur Mercante Award winner as a referee who exemplifies honesty and integrity in the sport of boxing. 

Smoger joins Tony, Rich, and Tom on tonight's FNU Combat Sports Radio Show to talk about some of his greatest memories and his plans for the future. Most recently, Smoger was the referee for a Philadelphia main event featuring Steve Cunningham vs. Amir Mansour. Tom, Tony, and Rich will also discuss other combat sports news and events during the rest of the show. We will also discuss the recent death of The Ultimate Fighter just days after he entered the WWE Hall of Fame. Tune in tonight at 8:00 to 10:00 PM EST to catch the live broadcast or visit the link above at anytime to listen later.

MFC President Mark Pavelich on Tonight's FNU Combat Sports Show

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Tonight Tony, Rich,and Tom kick the new year off with some news from around the combat sports world, a preview of upcoming fight cards, and a recap of UFC 168. Our special guest tonight is Mark Pavelich, the President and CEO of Maximum Fighting Championship, Canada's leading Mixed Martial Arts Promotion. MFC has their first event of 2014 coming up later this month. Tickets for MFC 39: No Remorse, taking place at the Northlands Expo Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, on Friday, January 17 are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.ca as well via the MFC Ticket Hotline by calling (780) 504-2024.

Hector Camacho Jr. To Appear On Fight Talk Unlimited Radio Tonight

Tonight light middleweight Hector Camacho Jr. (56-5-1, 31 KO) will be a guest on the acclaimed boxing radio show Fight Talk Unlimited-- http://www.blogtalkradio.com/fightnewsunlimited hosted by Rich Bergeron, Tony Penecale, and Tom Padgett at 8:30 p.m. 

On August 8 Camacho Jr. will return to the ring and go to battle against Irish Light Middleweight Champion Lee Murtagh (33-14-1, 1 KO) as he looks to make a statement and show he is not only a strong contender within the division but also has aspirations of fighting for a world title before the end of the year.

“I am anxious to get out there on August 8 at Frontier Field in Rochester, New York and go to work,” said Camacho Jr.  “The fight is promoted by Pretty Girl Promotions, and it should be a great battle and I have no doubt that I will put on a show for fans as I move one step closer to fighting for the world title.  Boxing has given me so many opportunities, and I know that I am mentally and physically focused and prepared to go to the top.”

Since the untimely death of his legendary father last November, Camacho Jr. has shown a different drive and diligence in his training inside and out of the ring, and it has shown in recent fights.  In his first two appearances within the squared circle of 2013, Camacho Jr. has shown the elements of a championship contender, dismissing of his opponents prior to the end of the 5^th round in both contests.

Tonight Camacho Jr. will talk about his thoughts on the upcoming bout August 8, his transformation outside of the ring, and his title shot aspirations as he moves forward in his career.

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FNU COMBAT SPORTS SHOW WITH FORREST PETZ

This week's FNU Combat Sports Show features special guest Forrest Petz. The UFC veteran began his pro MMA career in the late 90s, and he chats with us about many of his epic fights.

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FNU Combat Sports Show Tonight with Glen Johnson

Pro Boxer Glen Johnson (52-18-2, 36 KOs) joins our broadcast. Johnson is fresh off a TKO win over Junior Ramos in April. During his impressive career he fought the best of the best in the super middleweight and light heavyweight divisions and held multiple world titles. Today Johnson is seeking to find opportunities in screen, television and commercial acting. He's also hoping to do more color commentary. Follow Johnson on Twitter: @glenjohnsonboxr.

Tony, Tom, and Rich also recap the past week's combat sports events and detail the upcoming schedule. 

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Listen to The FNU Combat Sports Show Featuring Charles "The Hatchet" Brewer

Listen to this week's combat sports show featuring Charles "The Hatchet" Brewer. "Rabble Rousin'" Rich Bergeron, Tony "The Tornado" Penecale, and "Psychic" Tom Padgett also break down the week's combat sports news. We recap last week's final Strikeforce event, preview UFC on FX 7, and run down this weekend's boxing events in this two-part episode.

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Famed Boxing Promoter Leon Margules and Takedown Wrestling Media's Scott Casber Are Tonight's Guests on FNU Combat Sports Radio

Join "Rabble Rousin'" Rich Bergeron, Tony "The Tornado" Penecale, along with "Psychic" Tom Padgett for 2 BIG hours of combat sports talk radio. Catch up on the week's news from the combat sports world. Listen in as the guys throw it down with famed Boxing Promoter Leon Margules.  Leon will talk about his fighter Rances Barthelemy's controversial Friday Night Fights win over Arash Usmanee.  

 

For the 2nd hour we talk wrestling as we head to Des Moines, Iowa to talk with Takedown Wrestling Radio and TV founder Scott Casber. Casber is wrestling's most avid promoter. He'll talk international and collegiate wrestling with the crew and its importance as the base of MMA. Casber's Fight Now sponsored TV shows have grown to include a 50 million home weekly distribution base on cable giants like Time Warner, Mediacom and Cablevision.

 

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Check out The Latest FNU Combat Sports Show Featuring Heavyweight Boxer Steve Cunningham

Coming off a very controversial rematch with Tommasz Adamek that took four years to materialize, Steve Cunningham joins our show in the latest episode to discuss his frustration and what drives him to keep fighting after having a win stolen from him by bad judging. The interview starts in the second half of the show after "Psychic" Tom Padgett, "Rabble Rousin'" Rich Bergeron, and Tony "The Tornado" Penecale recap the week in combat sports news. 

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Fight News Unlimited Combat Sports Show Welcomes Heavyweight Boxer Steve Cunningham Thursday Night

Tune in live tomorrow night from 8PM EST to 10 PM EST for the Fight News Unlimited Combat Sports Show on http://www.FightRadio.info. 

Our special guest in the second hour will be Professional Boxer Steve Cunningham, who just suffered a true injustice by way of a bogus split decision loss to Tomasz Adamek on national television. The broadcast was supposed to herald the return of boxing to network TV, but instead the bout put a spotlight on boxing's worst flaws. Cunningham and Adamek also fought to a split decision in their 2008 fight at cruiserweight, a fight Cunningham would have easily won if not for two unfortunate early knockdowns.

We will also recap UFC 155 and talk about what's next for some of the winners and losers.

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