Will a title or two change hands? Is Sean O’Malley ready for the next step?

With two title fights and a slew of rising stars on the main card, UFC 276 could be the year’s biggest event. And with the stakes being what they are, there’s a good chance it lives up to the hype.

Israel Adesanya will defend his middleweight title for a sixth consecutive time as he takes on Jared Cannonier in the main event. In the co-main event, two legends in the featherweight division will meet in the Octagon for a third time, as Alexander Volkanovski puts his title on the line against Max Holloway. Will the champs still be holding their belts after Saturday night?

Prior to the two title bouts, a pair of intriguing contenders get a chance to keep the momentum going, as Alex Pereira looks to solidify his place as a contender in the middleweight division in a bout with Sean Strickland. Also, Sean O’Malley opens the main card against Pedro Munhoz. Will O’Malley and Pereira deliver Fight of the Night performances in Vegas?

Two of the most tenured fighters in the sport square off as Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone fights Jim Miller. With both fighters nearing the end of their careers, who will win the rematch from a fight nearly eight years ago?

Our panel of Marc Raimondi, Brett Okamoto, Jeff Wagenheim and Sam Bruce answer these questions and more ahead of Saturday’s must-see card.

What fight are you most excited about?

Okamoto: The trilogy, without question. Alexander Volkanovski vs. Max Holloway 3. You can 100% make the argument that Volkanovski is the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world right now. That distinction is a three-horse race, in my opinion, between Volkanovski, Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya. Volkanovski’s closest two fights in the UFC have been against Holloway, a top 10 pound-for-pound talent. So, from a competitive standpoint, not only is this the best fight at UFC 276, it’s one of the most elite…