Natalia Silva locks up flyweight title shot vs Shevchenko

Natalia Silva secured the #1 contender position at women's flyweight after defeating Rose Namajunas at UFC 324. The Brazilian fighter, who was already ranked #2 heading into the event, has now officially earned the next title opportunity against champion Valentina Shevchenko. Silva represents a fresh challenge for 'Bullet' following Shevchenko's successful defense against Weili Zhang at UFC 322. The victory propels Silva into a prime position for a major title bout in 2026.