It’s Official – McGregor Will Be Up Against Nate Diaz at UFC 196

Since the news of Rafael Dos Anjos' broken foot was announced yesterday, most of us were speculating as to who Conor McGregor would be fighting at UFC 196 in early March.

However, last night Dana White was a guest on ESPN SportsCentre and he was able to confirm that Nate Diaz will replace Farael Dos Anjos in the fight.

The hype has already begun...

He's going to have to get on his knees and beg...
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) February 23, 2016

. @thenotoriousmma vs Nate Diaz Saturday March 5th on PPV!!!! pic.twitter.com/76e6JGBeCS
— Dana White (@danawhite) February 24, 2016

.@TheNotoriousMMA moves up TWO weight classes to face @NateDiaz209. ???????? #UFC196
Story: https://t.co/p8X7nE2bga pic.twitter.com/EqoDdzi2v0
— UFC (@ufc) February 24, 2016

Here. We. Go. ???? ????#UFC196 pic.twitter.com/CKhB74aUW8
— UFC (@ufc) February 24, 2016

Fans won't have long to wait, with the fight set to take place on 5 March.