A featherweight clash between Jimy Hettes and Dennis Bermudez is slated for UFC 171 on March 15 in Dallas, according to UFC officials Monday.
Hettes has won three out of his past four UFC fights, including a submission win over Rob Whiteford at UFC Fight Night 30 on Oct. 26.
Bermudez has won five straight fights since dropping to featherweight. He defeated Steven Siler via unanimous decision at UFC Fight for the Troops 3 this past November.
A welterweight clash between Johny Hendricks and Robbie Lawler will headline the event.