Natalia Silva officially secured the #1 contender position at women's flyweight following her victory over Rose Namajunas at UFC 324. The Brazilian fighter, who was already ranked #2 heading into the event, has now earned the next title shot against champion Valentina Shevchenko. Silva's win represents a significant step forward in her title pursuit and sets up a fresh challenge for 'Bullet' after Shevchenko's recent defense against Weili Zhang at UFC 322. The matchup between Silva and Shevchenko is expected to be one of the major title bouts on the UFC's 2026 calendar.
