5 burning questions heading into UFC on ABC 1

The UFC kicks off its 2021 slate with a bang Saturday.

UFC on ABC 1 marks the promotion’s return to network television after a two-year absence since leaving previous broadcast partner FOX Sports. It is the first of three events in eight days in Abu Dhabi. And the first UFC main event of 2021 looks like a potential barnburner on paper, as former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway takes on fast-rising Bostonian Calvin Kattar in a five-round scrap.

UFC on ABC 1 takes place Saturday at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The main card airs on ABC and streams on ESPN+ following prelims on ESPN+. 

Without further ado, then, here are five burning questions that UFC on ABC 1 should answer.