Karine Silva vs Yan Qihui — Fight recap

Karine Silva submitted Yan Qihui via submission in the second round at 2:44 on October 26, 2021. Despite being significantly outworked on the feet—Silva landed just 12 significant strikes at 27% accuracy compared to Qihui's 27 at 60%—Silva capitalized on a grappling opportunity when it mattered most.

Qihui controlled the fight's pace with two successful takedowns and 4:17 of control time, but Silva's two submission attempts proved decisive when she locked in the finish. The striking disparity was stark, with Qihui landing 9 of 11 leg kicks while Silva managed only 12 significant strikes across 43 total attempts.

Silva's submission victory demonstrated the importance of timing and technique over volume, securing a statement win that positioned her as a submission threat in the women's strawweight division.