Brazilian prospect sends a message to champion on the eve of crucial UFC 324 fight.

Natalie Silva in victory at UFC (Instagram photo)

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Natalia Silva She is experiencing one of the most important moments of her career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The Brazilian faces... Rose namajunas for the flyweight division (up to 57 kg) at UFC 324, an event scheduled for January 24th in Las Vegas (USA). Initially on the preliminary card, the fight gained even more prominence after the cancellation of the fight between Kayla harrison e Amanda nunesMoving up to the main card. With another fight on the horizon, Natália is already setting her sights on a title shot.

During UFC 324 media day, Natália was asked about the champion and Valentina Shevchenko's recent style adaptation, which has focused more on takedowns and ground control. Without hesitation, the Brazilian showed confidence when projecting a possible encounter with the dominant champion.

“No. Valentina won’t beat me. I’m going to be the champion and defeat her, because I work every day in every possible area. I don’t know if it will be in striking or grappling, but I’m going to defeat her and I’m going to be the champion,” stated Natália.

#UFC324's Natalia Silva knows Valentina Schevchenko can't beat her:

“Whether is going it's going to be striking or any sort of grappling, I am going to beat her and I am going to be a champion.” pic.twitter.com/55k0MscLq7

— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) January 22, 2026

Current champion of the category, Valentina Shevchenko holds several records in the flyweight division, such as: most fights (14), wins (12), wins by knockout or technical knockout (4), longest winning streak (9) and title defenses (11).

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Before any chance at the belt, however, the Brazilian will face a major challenge against the former strawweight champion (up to 52,1kg). Rose namajunasA victory at UFC 324 could put... Natalia Silva She's on the radar for a title shot, as she's ranked second. Check out the UFC 324 fight card below (subject to change).

UFC 324 fight schedule

MAIN CARD (23pm Brasília time)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Justin gaethje x Paddy Pimblett – interim title fight

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley x song yadong

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Waldo Cortes-Acosta x Derrick Lewis

Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Natalia Silva x Rose namajunas

Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): arnold allen x Jean Silva

PRELIMINARY CARD (19pm Brasília time)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Umar Nurmagomedov x Deiveson Figueiredo

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Ateba Gautier x Andrey Pulyaev

Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Nikita Krylov x Modest Bukauskas

Flyweight (up to 57 kg): Alex Perez x Charles Johnson

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Michael Johnson x Alexander Hernandez

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Josh Hokit vs. Denzel Freeman

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Ricky Turcios x Cameron Smotherman

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Adam Fugitt Ty Miller