Anderson Silva vs Roan Carneiro — Fight recap

Anderson Silva stopped Roan Carneiro via first-round KO at 5:33, establishing his striking dominance early in his UFC tenure. Silva landed 23 of 34 significant strikes (67%) with precision, including 16 head strikes from 27 attempts, while Carneiro managed only 3 of 13 significant strikes (23%).

A knockdown punctuated Silva's striking superiority, and though Carneiro attempted seven takedowns, he converted just one at 14%. The striking disparity was stark—Silva's 67% accuracy versus Carneiro's 23% marked a clear technical advantage that translated into an early finish.

This performance signaled Silva's potential as a dangerous striker capable of dismantling opponents through volume and precision rather than grappling exchanges.