Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo aren't the only bantamweight contenders fighting at UFC Des Moines...On May 3 at the Wells Fargo Arena, the UFC will hold their first event in Des Moines, Iowa since UFC 26 in the year 2000.

Marlon “Chito” Vera looks to get back on track a little over a year after fighting for the UFC bantamweight title. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that Vera is set to face surging contender Mario Bautista at UFC Des Moines.

Deiveson Figueiredo will headline against perennial bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen at UFC Des Moines on May 3rd.

This makes it five main events in a row for former interim title challenger Sandhagen, his first since losing to the then-undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Abu Dhabi in August. The decision result snapped a three-fight win streak over Rob Font, 'Chito' Vera, and Song Yadong, putting a halt to Sandhagen's title aspirations.

Marlon Vera will look to snap his losing skid against a surging UFC bantamweight. Vera (23-10-1 MMA, 15-9 UFC) meets Mario Bautista (15-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) in a UFC Fight Night event on May 3 in Des Moines,

The UFC is heading to Des Moines, Iowa on May 3rd and we are learning about a banger of a fight that’s going to serve as the co-main event. Tuck Talks MMA was the first to report that former title challenger and 7th ranked Marlon “Chito” Vera (23-10-1) will be taking on 10th ranked Mario Bautista (15-2).

The UFC adds a highly competitive bantamweight matchup for UFC Des Moines as Marlon Vera and Mario Bautista clas on May 3rd.