Silva Crushes Namajunas, Earns Shevchenko Title Shot

Natalia Silva defeated Rose Namajunas on the UFC 324 main card, ascending to #1 contender in women's flyweight rankings. Previously #2, Silva now awaits a shot at champion Valentina Shevchenko, who recently beat Weili Zhang. This matchup offers a fresh Brazilian challenge in the division post-UFC 322. The first 2026 rankings update highlights Silva's momentum.