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UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz

Main eventNate Diaz def. Conor McGregorby SUB · 11 results recordedFull result →
DateSaturday, March 5, 2016Start 12:30 PM EST
VenueMGM Grand ArenaLas Vegas United States
BroadcastESPN+How to watch
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Fight resultsComplete12 of 12 outcomes recordedView resultsHide results

Results appear as they are recorded; confirmation may be delayed.

  1. Conor McGregor vs Nate DiazNate Diaz def. Conor McGregor by SUB · Round 1 · 05:00
  2. Holly Holm vs Miesha TateMiesha Tate def. Holly Holm by SUB · Round 5 · 03:31
  3. Gian Villante vs Ilir LatifiIlir Latifi def. Gian Villante by DEC · Round 1 · 05:00
  4. Corey Anderson vs Tom LawlorCorey Anderson def. Tom Lawlor by DEC · Round 1
  5. Amanda Nunes vs Valentina ShevchenkoAmanda Nunes def. Valentina Shevchenko by DEC · Round 1 · 04:54
  6. Brandon Thatch vs Siyar BahadurzadaSiyar Bahadurzada def. Brandon Thatch by SUB · Round 1 · 04:10
  7. Erick Silva vs Nordine TalebNordine Taleb def. Erick Silva by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 01:33
  8. Marcelo GuimaraesAwaiting result
  9. Darren Elkins vs Chas SkellyDarren Elkins def. Chas Skelly by DEC · Round 1 · 05:00
  10. Diego Sanchez vs Jim MillerDiego Sanchez def. Jim Miller by DEC · Round 1
  11. Jason Saggo vs Justin SalasJason Saggo def. Justin Salas by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 04:31
  12. Julian Erosa vs Teruto IshiharaTeruto Ishihara def. Julian Erosa by KO/TKO · Round 1 · 00:33

Recorded results remain available on this page.

Main card

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Corey Anderson
Elo1788Great
3Y trend1736 → 1788
2022-11-18: 17362023-06-16: 17492024-03-22: 17562025-07-19: 17772025-10-03: 1788
WinnerusCorey AndersonOvertime20-6-0Light HeavyweightVSFight details →LoserusTom LawlorFilthy11-8-0Tom Lawlor
Elo1583Solid
3Y trend1598 → 1583
2018-11-24: 15982021-04-29: 15832021-04-29: 15652021-06-17: 1583

Prelims

Erick Silva
Elo1557Solid
3Y trend1557 → 1557
2025-11-08: 1557
LoserbrErick SilvaA Fierce Tiger20-11-0WelterweightVSFight details →WinnercaNordine Taleb15-7-0Nordine Taleb
Elo1651Good
3Y trend1650 → 1651
2017-02-20: 16502017-05-28: 16662017-12-17: 16872018-05-27: 16692018-10-27: 16562019-05-05: 16692019-09-07: 1651

Early prelims

Diego Sanchez
Elo1681Good
3Y trend1696 → 1681
2019-07-06: 16962020-02-15: 17032020-09-27: 16922022-03-11: 1681
WinnerusDiego SanchezThe Nightmare30-14-0LightweightVSFight details →LoserusJim MillerA-1039-19-0Jim Miller
Elo1720Good
3Y trend1718 → 1720
2023-06-04: 17182024-01-14: 17292024-04-13: 17172024-04-14: 17042024-11-16: 17182025-04-12: 17062026-05-09: 1720
Jason Saggo
Elo1676Good
3Y trend1682 → 1676
2016-03-05: 16822016-06-19: 16992016-12-11: 16862017-09-16: 16672018-11-24: 1676
WinnercaJason Saggo13-4-0LightweightVSFight details →LoserusJustin SalasJ-Bomb12-7-0Justin Salas
Elo1593Solid
3Y trend1631 → 1593
2013-07-27: 16312013-11-09: 16152014-05-10: 16312014-07-16: 16102016-03-05: 1593
Julian Erosa
Elo1695Good
3Y trend1684 → 1695
2023-04-29: 16842024-03-24: 16992024-07-13: 17152025-04-12: 17292025-05-17: 17142026-03-28: 1695
LoserusJulian ErosaJuicy J31-13-0FeatherweightVSFight details →WinnerjpTeruto IshiharaYashabo14-14-3Teruto Ishihara
Elo1512Average
3Y trend1548 → 1512
2023-03-18: 15482023-05-03: 15312023-09-02: 15222024-12-28: 15362025-05-18: 15202025-11-21: 1512
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Frozen model coverage0/12 bouts12 tracked bouts are still waiting for a model snapshot.
Strongest model leanNo forecast published yetThis updates when a frozen pre-fight prediction is available.
Closest matchupNo forecast published yetThis updates when a frozen pre-fight prediction is available.
Model vs EloNo comparison yetModel and Elo are compared only when both select a side.
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Event progress

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  1. AnnouncementDoneDate and location tracked
  2. Fight cardDone12 bouts tracked
  3. ResultsDone12 of 12 outcomes recorded
  4. Elo movementPublished9 bouts matched to the published snapshot
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Elo movement from this event

9 matched bouts

UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz is a completed MMA event scheduled for Saturday, March 5, 2016 at MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas United States. The fight card includes 12 tracked fights, led by Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz, with bout links, fighter profiles, results, and Combat Edge stats. Main event result: Nate Diaz def. Conor McGregor by SUB.

UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz quick answers

When is UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz?

UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz is scheduled for Saturday, March 5, 2016. Start 12:30 PM EST.

Where is UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz?

UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz is listed for MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas United States.

What is the main event for UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz?

The main event listed for UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz is Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz.

How many fights are on UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz?

Combat Edge currently tracks 12 fights for UFC 196: McGregor vs Diaz.

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