UFC 196 fight card: Conor McGregor, Holly Holm, TV, times, bouts and more

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Saturday's UFC 196 brings controversial featherweight champion Conor McGregor to The Octagon, but not with his title in jeopardy.

Rather, McGregor meets Nate Diaz in a welterweight fight. Here's what you need to know.

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When is Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz?

The main event of UFC 196 begins at 10 p.m. ET. McGregor-Diaz is the final bout, meaning it likely will not begin before 12:30 a.m. ET.

Where will Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz be staged?

UFC 196 takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Who is favored in Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz?

McGregor, despite the double weight class jump, is a prohibitive -500 favorite to get his 16th win in a row, according to The Linemakers. Diaz gets about +400 in most spots.

What matches are scheduled during UFC 196?

The preliminary card has three fights, airing on UFC Fight Pass at 6:30 p.m. ET.

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

Part 2 of the preliminary card airs on fox Sports 1 at 8 p.m. ET.

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

The main card is available on pay-per-view beginning at 10 p.m. ET. McGregor-Diaz will be the night's final bout.

Amanda Nunes vs. Valentina Shevchenko
Corey Anderson vs. Tom Lawlor
Gian Villante vs. Ilir Latifi
Holly Holm vs. Miesha Tate, UFC women's bantamweight championship
Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz

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