UFC 186: 5 Reasons to Watch Johnson vs. Horiguchi Fight Card

And we're off again!

The UFC's busy spring schedule continues this Saturday when Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson defends his flyweight championship against Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC 186.

The headlining bout will be Johnson's sixth title defense, while Horiguchi aims to improve his professional record to 16-1.

While this flyweight tilt should offer exciting action from bell to bell, it isn't the only featured showdown worthy of an audience.

From middleweight contenders to former NHL goons, this weekend's main card ain't too shabby.

Here are five reasons to pay the price tag and tune in.

1. Thomas Almeida

Much like Erick Silva when he arrived on the welterweight scene, Brazil's Thomas Almeida carries great potential with him these days at bantamweight.

The former Legacy FC champion sports an undefeated record of 18-0 (1-0 in the UFC) while finishing 17 of those fights.

At only 23 years of age and with much experience behind him, Almeida could easily work his way into the division's Top 10 before year's end.

Yves Jabouin is no easy task, but the budding contender should find early success with his striking.

2. The Enforcer

Light heavyweight juggernaut Steve Bosse was supposed to compete on The Ultimate Fighter last year, but constant injuries forced him into retirement.

He now has the opportunity to make up for lost time as he fills in for Quinton "Rampage" Jackson against thick-headed Brazilian Fabio Maldonado this weekend.

Bosse represents a rare group of professional athletes who have successfully carried over their athleticism to the cage.

As a former NHL enforcer, the 33-year-old Canadian has hands for days and should be given ample windows of opportunity against his opponent.

If he can finish the likes of Maldonado in his promotional debut, then it may be time for Bosse to come back full time.

3. Horiguchi's Chance at History

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Alongside John Dodson and John Lineker, Horiguchi is one of the best power punchers on the flyweight roster.

The former Shooto bantamweight champion is a polished fighter in all facets of the game, possessing budding athleticism and gritty tendencies in close quarters.

Although he will be facing seemingly-unbeatable champion Johnson for the flyweight belt, but Horiguchi has already won four straight in the UFC and commands ample experience.

He'll most certainly have to catch Johnson amidst one of his patented in-and-out attacks, but crazier things have happened inside of the Octagon.

4. The Count's Claim

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Michael Bisping has always been a premier fighter in the UFC middleweight division.

He may not have won a title, or even competed for one, but he has always been right in the mix.

But after failing to produce a two-fight win streak since 2011, The Count needs to reclaim his divisional stake before he slips down the ladder too far.

CB Dollaway is one of the best wrestlers in the division, but Bisping's crisp striking and solid takedown defense should allow him to push the pace.

The Brit needs this win before his storied UFC career begins to dissolve.

5. The Best of the Best

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There's no disputing that Johnson is an absolute athletic freak.

DJ has transformed into the quickest pound-for-pound athlete in MMA today and arguably the best all-around fighter too.

Often seen bewildering opponents on the feet with shifty footwork, in-and-out combinations and superhero-like elusiveness, Johnson has grown into an untouchable Octagon force.

His success over the past few years is overshadowed by the fact that the 125-pound division is easily the shallowest of all, but that shouldn't sway you from paying to witness true greatness.

DJ deserves our attention.

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