Daniel Santos vs Julio Arce — Fight recap

Julio Arce defeated Daniel Santos by unanimous decision after three rounds on April 9, 2022, with referee Larry Folsom officiating. Arce's striking prowess proved decisive, landing 127 significant strikes at a 47% accuracy rate compared to Santos's 49 of 229 (21%), a substantial volume and efficiency gap that defined the contest.

Santos struggled to find his range, managing only 0-of-2 takedown attempts while Arce controlled the cage with minimal wrestling involvement. The striking disparity extended to the head, where Arce connected on 100 of 228 attempts versus Santos's 27 of 197, establishing clear dominance in the stand-up exchanges.

Both fighters remained grounded for most of the bout, with Santos accumulating just 46 seconds of control time. Arce's superior precision and output across all three rounds secured the 30-27 sweep, positioning him as a rising threat in the bantamweight division while Santos faced questions about his competitive level at 135 pounds.