Jose Aldo vs Ricardo Lamas — Fight recap

Jose Aldo defeated Ricardo Lamas by unanimous decision over five rounds on February 1, 2014, in a dominant featherweight title defense. Aldo landed 62 significant strikes at a 52% clip while controlling the cage for over five minutes, showcasing superior striking efficiency and defensive wrestling.

Lamas managed only 41 significant strikes on 146 attempts (28%), struggling to find his range against Aldo's precise combinations. The Brazilian controlled the grappling exchanges completely, converting both of his takedown attempts while Lamas succeeded on just one of six.

Aldo's leg kicks proved particularly effective, connecting on 20 of 22 attempts and systematically breaking down Lamas's mobility throughout the fight. Despite Lamas's volume striking approach and aggressive pressure, he couldn't overcome Aldo's technical superiority and octagon control.

The unanimous verdict reinforced Aldo's status as the division's elite fighter and left Lamas searching for answers at 145 pounds.