Natalia Silva defeated Rose Namajunas on the UFC 324 main card, ascending to #1 contender in the women's flyweight division. Previously ranked #2, Silva now positions herself as the next challenger to champion Valentina Shevchenko, who recently defended against Weili Zhang at UFC 322. This matchup offers a fresh stylistic test for Shevchenko after stifling double-champ aspirations. The win highlights Silva's rise in the competitive 125-pound division. Expect booking soon following the rankings update.









