UFC 196 Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz as it happened: Las Vegas in shock as Holly Holm also loses to Miesha Tate

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Catch up with The Independent's live coverage of UFC 196 as it happened, featuring Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz and Holly Holm vs Miesha Tate.

• Nate Diaz stuns Conor McGregor at UFC 196: Full fight report
• McGregor and Diaz make weight to set up their massive clash
• War of words continues during TV interview
• Dan Hardy: Game plans could go out the window as trash talk reigns
• Did Diaz injure his hand in the showdown scuffle?
• McGregor challenges Floyd Mayweather to 'billion-dollar' boxing fight
• McGregor warns Diaz: 'Don't blink, I’m coming out the gate fast'

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Full card

Main card

Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz                
Holly Holm vs Miesha Tate
Gian Villante vs Ilir Latifi                
Corey Anderson vs Tom Lawlor                
Amanda Nunes vs Valentina Shevchenko                

Preliminary card (Fox Sports 1)

Brandon Thatch vs Siyar Bahadurzada                
Erick Silva vs Nordine Taleb                
Vitor Miranda vs Marcelo Guimarães                
Darren Elkins vs Chas Skelly                

Preliminary card (UFC Fight Pass)

Diego Sanchez vs Jim Miller                
Justin Salas vs Jason Saggo                
Julian Erosa vs Teruto Ishihara

[5 March 2016 13:13 · Mark Critchley]

Welcome to The Independent's live coverage of UFC 196, featuring Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz and Holly Holm vs Miesha Tate.

James Edwards (@MMA_Jim) be bringing updates live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas from 1.00am GMT.

Holly Holm and Miesha Tate are expected in the Octagon at approximately 4.00am.

Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz's bout is scheduled for 5.00am.

[5 March 2016 20:34 · Jim Edwards]

Fight Night!!! #UFC196 Start Times http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CczBVd_UMAAMfls.jpg

[5 March 2016 20:56 · James Edwards]

Make sure you read Dan Hardy's preview for McGregor vs DiazDan Hardy: Game plans could go out the window as trash talk reigns

[5 March 2016 21:24 · UFC Europe]

Just a few hours to go!! Check out the final episode of #UFCEmbedded before #UFC196 tonight: bit.ly/1L8sGBMamp.twimg.com/v/31c81791-e5f…

[5 March 2016 21:35 · James Edwards]

Here is how I see the fight going tonight - See HERE

[5 March 2016 23:00 · Jim Edwards]

Fans are already packing into he @MGMGrand Arena - I never seen crowd this large so early! #ufc196 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cc0dJA8UEAECm2W.jpg

[5 March 2016 23:26 · James Edwards]

UFC 196 starts in just 5 minutes over on UFC Fight Pass for the first three preliminary bouts.

[5 March 2016 23:27 · James Edwards]

Here is the schedule for the UFC Fight Pass Prelims ....23:30 Julian Erosa v Teruto Ishihara 00:00 Jason Saggo v Justin Salas 00:30 Diego Sanchez v Jim Miller

[5 March 2016 23:36 · James Edwards]

And we are go - first up, we’ve got TUF 22 alum Julian Erosa vs. Teruto Ishihara.

[5 March 2016 23:38 · James Edwards]

Round 1 - Julian Erosa vs. Teruto IshiharaFast paced start by both men. Ishihara is slips throwing a head kick but Erosa immediately allows him up and caught with a stinging left hook as he entered the pocket. Ishihara is using god footwork to slip Erosa's punches but he's also failing to land much of his own offense. The two are clinched up against the cage with one minute remaining.As the round draws to a close the fight makes its way down to the mat with Erosa in top control. The round ends, Ishihara scoring some good leg kicks towards the end of the round to probably take it 10-9 on the cards.