Natalia Silva defeated Rose Namajunas at UFC 324 and officially locked up the #1 women's flyweight contender ranking, positioning herself for a title shot against champion Valentina Shevchenko. Silva was already ranked #2 heading into the event but secured the top spot with her victory on the main card. This ranking advancement represents a significant step forward in Silva's title pursuit and sets up a fresh challenge for 'Bullet' Shevchenko after her recent title defense. The Brazilian fighter is now the clear next challenger in the women's flyweight division.
