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

Darren Elkins vs Chas Skelly - Round 2Both fighters start the round by exchanging right hands. Elkins then ties up Skelly's legs and Elkins score the takedown. Elkins works his way into top position as Skelly struggles to scramble as Elkins stacks him up and works into side control.Elkins is employing his typical grinding style and using his weight to tire Skelly. Elkins takes him down and works him into side control again as he rains shots down to the head and body. Elkins has totally dominated the round and ends it in total control raining down more strikes on Skelly who has no answer for his opponent's superior strength. Elkins 10-9

Darren Elkins vs Chas Skelly - Round 3It's a case of rinse repeat for Elkins who overwhelms Skelly with volume and pressure up against the cage. Skelly drops to the mat and Elkins continues to pour on the ground and pound whilst he makes his way to the mat. Skelly manages to scramble out and the two are both on their feet in the centre of the Octagon with two minutes left. Elkins again takes him down and makes his way to his back looking for the finish. Skelly again makes his way back to his feet and they clinch up against the cage again. Both fighters look tired with 30 seconds remaining on the clock. Elkins lands one last hook before the fight is up. Elkins takes the round and the fight on a full sweep. Elkins 10-9

#UFC196 results - Darren Elkins def. Chas Skelly via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-27, 30-26)

UFC® 196: McGREGOR vs. DIAZ QUOTES AND SCORECARDS Sanchez defeats Miller via unanimous decision Diego Sanchez: “I was a little more cautious. I didn’t leave it all out there like I normally do, but I needed to get back in the win column. Jim is dangerous so I played it safe. He said he was going to choke me in his interviews, so I built that into my game plan and I was expecting him to look for it. I’ve worked hard to get back to my wrestling, that was my core and my background. I knew I had to get back in there as soon as possible after my fight in November. I enjoyed the Holidays with my family and then I got right back into camp. “The Nightmare” is back!” Jim Miller: “I was not surprised by the takedowns, he was a grappler from the beginning so I knew it was there. I wasted the first by not scrambling more and I’m not a fan of scrambling when I’m stuck between the cage. The choke I had was there and he had to respect it, I felt him fading a bit but it was hard to finish a high level guy like him. I used the knees as well, but his head was a little low so it made it a little hard for those to be finishing shots. I’m just looking to get back soon and continue to fight on big cards, the only thing I can guarantee is when I fight, I’ll fight my butt off; I can’t guarantee that I’ll win.”

A battle of two Brazilians up next .. Vitor Miranda vs Marcelo Guimarães

Vitor Miranda vs Marcelo Guimarães - Round 1The fighters touch gloves and Miranda starts off with a big headkick. Guimaraes fires back though and puts his back up against the cage. Miranda gets his man down to floor but isn't able to get any offense away. Both men are back on their feet, Guimaraes again cliches Miranda up against the cage and uses his weight to tire him. Miranda fires in some quick elbows but very little is happening as Guimaraes constatly fails to take his man down. The referee finally steps in and puts both men back in the centre of the Octagon. Miranda fires in a quick jab, Guimaraes replies with some weak looking leg kicks. Guimaraes 10-9

Vitor Miranda vs Marcelo Guimarães - Round 2Round 2 is underway and the fight yet again makes it's way to the perimeter of the Octagon where both men tie up yet again. This really isn't a fight that is friendly on the eye for the audience. OUT OF NOWHERE Miranda lands a HUGE headkick that puts Guimaraes out on his feet, The referee jumps in for a good stoppage before he can sustain any more damage. Winner - Vitor Miranda

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#UFC196 results: Vitor Miranda def. Marcelo Guimaraes via TKO (strikes) at 1:09 of R2

Brandon Thatch vs Siyar Bahadurzada coming up next ....