5 burning questions heading into UFC Fight Night 186

Saturday night’s event at the UFC Apex may not feature a big-time title fight or a bunch of the UFC’s most recognizable stars, but UFC Fight Night 186 is packed with rising prospects and fringe contenders looking to make a breakthrough as they make their first appearances of 2021.

The main event features a pivotal bout in the heavyweight division, as Surinamese knockout artist Jairzinho Rozenstruik and rising French contender Ciryl Gane go head-to-head in a bout that could potentially put them as little as one win away from a shot at UFC gold.

In the co-main event, light heavyweight contenders Magomed Ankalaev and Nikita Krylov will face off in a big bout for both men at 205 pounds, while bantamweight veterans Pedro Munhoz and Jimmie Rivera will face off for a second time as they look to push themselves back toward the sharp end of the 135-pound division.

UFC Fight Night 186 takes place Saturday in Las Vegas. The event streams on ESPN+.

Ahead of the action, check out our five burning questions heading into fight night.