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Natalia Silva Pushes for Promised Title Shot After Short-Notice Win Over Rose Namajunas

The unbeaten flyweight says she took the UFC 324 bout on short notice to steady the card, with Valentina Shevchenko’s next defense still unannounced.

Overview

  • Silva defeated former champion Rose Namajunas by unanimous decision at UFC 324 in Las Vegas.
  • She stepped in for the injured Alexa Grasso on short notice to keep the main card intact.
  • Silva said the UFC told her she would receive a title fight if she won and she now expects to face Shevchenko.
  • The promotion has not confirmed Shevchenko’s next title defense, and no opponent has been officially named.
  • Silva noted her Feb. 3 birthday and pointed to the UFC’s June 14 White House event as preferred timing, though any booking remains unconfirmed.