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Natalia promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC
O UFC 324 He suffered a major loss. A member of the Hall of Fame, Amanda nunes He was set to return to the octagon at the company's first event in 2026, which takes place this Saturday (24), in Las Vegas (USA), but he withdrew due to injury. Kayla harrison. In this way, Natalia Silva She gained prominence in the event, taking center stage in women's MMA, and has the potential to go even further.
Interestingly, the athlete's lineup in UFC 324 It was unusual. Natalia only went to the show because Alexa grasso got injured and left the fight against Rose namajunasWithout a second thought, the Brazilian agreed to replace the former flyweight champion (up to 57 kg), who won in May, against the former strawweight champion (up to 52,2 kg). And the change didn't stop there.
The important duel between Natália and Rose was initially scheduled to close the preliminary card, but with the cancellation of the Kayla vs. Amanda superfight, it became part of the main card. Furthermore, the Brazilian, who is already on a high in the UFC, undefeated with seven wins, could take her career to the next level at this event. A victory would put her in a strong position to compete for the flyweight title.
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Therefore, in the UFC 324Natalia, who is experiencing a great phase in her career, is fighting with extra motivation. The fighter from Minas Gerais, who gained more importance with the departure of 'The Lioness', seeks to follow in her footsteps, that is, to be dominant in her category to be seen, perhaps, as the symbol of women's MMA in the future. And her undefeated record in the octagon and her level of performance prove that the athlete is not to be trifled with and is here to stay.
Currently, Brazil has Mackenzie dern As the strawweight champion, Natalia is expected to reach the top of the flyweight division as well. And to win the title, the athlete will have to do what Amanda did: win. Valentina ShevchenkoAs recent events have brought her closer to the Bahia native, the Minas Gerais native, who has left behind her status as a promising fighter, aims to become the Lioness of the weight class and the new queen of MMA.
Natalia's fighters in MMA
Natalia Silva, 28 years old, is one of the best fighters of the new generation of MMA and is a standout in the UFC. The Brazilian began her career in the sport in 2015 and debuted in the organization in 2022. There, the athlete won all seven fights she competed in and consolidated her position as second in the flyweight ranking.
In her career, the Minas Gerais native built a record of 19 wins, five losses, and one draw. Her main triumphs were against Alexa grasso, Jasmine Jasudavicius, Jessica Andrade e Viviane Araujo.
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