Natalia Silva earns flyweight title shot at UFC 324

Natalia Silva solidified her status as the #1 flyweight contender by defeating Rose Namajunas on the UFC 324 main card, maintaining her position after entering at #2. This sets up a fresh challenge for champion Valentina Shevchenko, who recently defended against Weili Zhang at UFC 322. Silva's win highlights her rise in the division. The first 2026 rankings update reflects UFC 324 outcomes. This matters for flyweight as it promises a new title matchup post-Shevchenko's dominant run. Anticipate Silva vs. Shevchenko booking soon.