Silva locks flyweight title shot after Namajunas win

Natalia Silva defeated Rose Namajunas on the UFC 324 main card, solidifying her #1 contender status in the women's flyweight division after entering at #2. This positions her for a title challenge against champion Valentina Shevchenko, who recently defended against Weili Zhang at UFC 322. Silva offers a fresh stylistic test for Shevchenko in a competitive 125-pound class. The rankings update post-UFC 324, the first event of 2026, highlights her rise. A Silva-Shevchenko clash could headline a numbered event soon.