Anderson Silva vs Jeremy Horn — Fight recap

Anderson Silva defeated Jeremy Horn by unanimous decision over three rounds on June 27, 2004, showcasing superior striking efficiency in a battle between contrasting styles. Silva landed 70 of 124 significant strikes (56%) while limiting Horn's output to 23 of 73 (31%), demonstrating clear striking dominance throughout the contest.

Horn, a noted grappler, attempted four takedowns and successfully landed three of eleven attempts (36%), but failed to establish sustained control or force Silva into submission exchanges. Silva's precision was evident in his head strike accuracy, connecting on 54 of 108 attempts, while maintaining perfect efficiency on body and leg strikes.

The unanimous decision victory highlighted Silva's evolving striking arsenal and his ability to neutralize wrestling-heavy opponents through range and accuracy. The win solidified Silva's status as a rising middleweight prospect capable of defeating established veterans.