Silva Earns #1 Flyweight Spot, Targets Shevchenko

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 at #2, Silva now awaits a title shot against champion Valentina Shevchenko, who recently beat Weili Zhang at UFC 322. This matchup offers a fresh challenge for Shevchenko after thwarting Zhang's double-champ ambitions. The rankings update post-UFC 324 highlights Silva's rise in the 125-pound division.