The UFC bantamweight division will take center stage this weekend when Marlon 'Chito' Vera faces Dominick Cruz in the main event. This fight is just one of several enticing match-ups coming up in the 135 pound division, which has arguably become the deepest and most exciting in the sport.UFC@ufcThe Chito Show takes #UFCSanDiego media day 📸6744415The Chito Show takes #UFCSanDiego media day 📸 https://t.co/kYVfJaSesXIn the coming months, two UFC Fight Night events will be headlined by bantamweight bouts ,as well as a title fight and other top ten fighters in action. With so many important match-ups on the horizon, here are the five biggest fights coming up in the UFC bantamweight division:#5. Cory Sandhagen vs. Song YadongCory Sandhagen (pictured, right) and Song Yadong have a combined record of 43-9-1 (1 NC)On September 17, Cory Sandhagen and Song Yadong will headline a Fight Night in a top ten clash in the UFC bantamweight division. It will be a particularly important fight for Sandhagen, who is on a two-fight skid for the first time in his career and must now defend his top five status.Sandhagen is currently the No.4-ranked bantamweight in the UFC and while he's lost two straight, those results have come against elite fighters in T.J. Dillashaw and Petr Yan. Both fights were very close — particularly the one against Dillashaw. Regardless, he must now prove he too is elite against a young up-and-comer riding a wave of momentum.ESPN MMA@espnmmaTop contender Cory Sandhagen and rising prospect Song Yadong set to headline a UFC Fight Night card on Sept. 17, sources confirmed with @marcraimondi.Bout agreements have already been sent out to both sides. First reported by Eurosport.2001127Top contender Cory Sandhagen and rising prospect Song Yadong set to headline a UFC Fight Night card on Sept. 17, sources confirmed with @marcraimondi.Bout agreements have already been sent out to both sides. First reported by Eurosport. https://t.co/6kF8CPBALhYadong is 24-years-old, ranked No.10 in the division, and retired Marlon Moraes with a first-round KO in his most recent octagon appearance. He is now on a three-fight win streak and has earned an opportunity against a big name in the division. It will be truly fascinating to see which of these two fighters comes out on top.