Silva locks up flyweight title shot vs Shevchenko

Natalia Silva defeated Rose Namajunas at UFC 324 and has officially secured the next women's flyweight title shot against champion Valentina Shevchenko. Silva, who was already ranked #2 in the division heading into the event, jumped to the #1 contender position following her victory on the UFC 324 main card. This matchup represents a fresh challenge for 'Bullet' Shevchenko after she successfully defended her title against Weili Zhang's double-champ bid at UFC 322. Silva's win marks a significant moment in the women's flyweight division as she prepares for her opportunity at undisputed gold.