The Ultimate Fighting Championship has officially booked a bantamweight bout between Montel Jackson and Daniel Marcos for the upcoming UFC Fight Night event in Des Moines, Iowa. The fight is scheduled to take place on May 3, 2025, at the Wells Fargo Arena, marking the promotion’s debut in the city and its first visit to Iowa in over two decades. The news was announced by Marcel Dorff.
This bantamweight showdown is a contest between two rising stars in the 135-pound division. Montel Jackson (14-2) brings his explosive style and knockout power to the Octagon, while the undefeated Daniel Marcos (17-0-0-1) looks to continue his impressive run in the UFC.