Silva crushes Namajunas, earns Shevchenko title shot

Natalia Silva defeated Rose Namajunas on the UFC 324 main card, solidifying her position as the #1 contender in the women's flyweight division. Previously ranked #2, Silva now eyes a bout with champion Valentina Shevchenko, who recently defended against Weili Zhang at UFC 322. This win highlights Silva's rise as a fresh challenge in the division. Jean Silva also advanced four spots to #3 in featherweight rankings after beating Arnold Allen in the main card opener. These outcomes from UFC 324's first rankings update of 2026 set up key title opportunities.