UFC 196 is in the books, and the results are as follows (h/t Bleacher Report’s own Craig Amos):
UFC 196 Main Card
- Nate Diaz def. Conor McGregor, submission (Round 2, 4:12)
- Miesha Tate def. Holly Holm, submission (Round 5, 3:30)
- Ilir Latifi def. Gian Villante, unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
- Corey Anderson def. Tom Lawlor, unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
- Amanda Nunes def. Valentina Shevchenko, unanimous decision (29-28, 29-27, 29-27)
Prelims on Fox Sports 1
- Siyar Bahadurzada def. Brandon Thatch, submission (Round 3, 4:11)
- Nordine Taleb def. Erick Silva, knockout (Round 2, 1:34)
- Vitor Miranda def. Marcelo Guimaraes, TKO (Round 2, 1:09)
- Darren Elkins def. Chas Skelly, unanimous decision (30-27, 29-27, 30-26)
Prelims on UFC Fight Pass
- Diego Sanchez def. Jim Miller, unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
- Jason Saggo def. Justin Salas, TKO (Round 1, 4:31)
- Teruto Ishihara def. Julian Erosa, knockout (Round 2, 0:34)
Next up? UFC Fight Night 85.
The UFC is headed down under to Brisbane, Australia, for a night of fights tailored to the local audience. While it lacks the glitz and star power of UFC 196, there’s a fan-friendly main event in Mark Hunt vs. Frank Mir, as well as an intriguing welterweight co-main event that will pit a returning Hector Lombard against Neil Magny.
So what are the big stories on this card? What questions will be answered on March 19? Find out right here!