The organization of the fight was reported by informed sources close to the situation.
Cody Garbrandt, 31, is on a two-fight streak, losing by unanimous decision to Rob Font last year and by TKO to Kai Cara-France in the flyweight division. This year, the American was twice assigned to fight with Rani Yaya, but the Brazilian dropped out of the fight both times with an injury.
33-year-old Julio Arce has been steadily alternating defeats with victories for the past four years, and this time he will return to the octagon after an unsuccessful performance, losing to Montel Jackson by unanimous decision at UFC 281 in New York.