Jose Aldo vs Pedro Munhoz — Fight recap

Jose Aldo defeated Pedro Munhoz via unanimous decision over three rounds on August 7, 2021, with referee Mike Beltran officiating. Aldo's striking volume and accuracy proved decisive, landing 114 significant strikes at 51% accuracy compared to Munhoz's 75 at 41%.

The former featherweight champion dominated the head strike battle, connecting on 74 of 168 attempts while also finding success to the body with 32 of 47 strikes. Munhoz countered with leg kicks, landing all 8 of his attempted leg strikes, but couldn't generate the overall output needed to sway the judges.

Neither fighter attempted takedowns or submission holds, making this a pure striking affair where Aldo's superior volume and precision at 135 pounds earned him a clear victory on all three scorecards. The win marked a statement performance in Aldo's bantamweight resurgence and positioned him firmly in the title conversation.