Watch the highlights of Natalia Silva's victory over Rose Namajunas at UFC 324.

The Brazilian defeated the former champion by unanimous decision in a tactical duel and took an important step in the race for the flyweight title.

Natalia and Rose have a tense face-off at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC

Natalia Silva e Rose namajunas They staged a true tactical war in the octagon. UFC 324, held this Saturday (24). In a duel marked by study, movement and constant adjustments, valid for the women's flyweight title race (up to 56,7kg), the Brazilian came out on top after three balanced rounds and won by unanimous decision of the judges.

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The fight began cautiously, with a lot of movement and careful striking in the center of the octagon, with Rose namajunas using feints and Natalia Silva Seeking counter-punches. As the fight progressed, the intensity increased, but strikes remained scarce due to the athletes' mobility, with brief moments of clinching and takedown attempts from both sides. In the final round, aware of the need to react, Natália adopted a more aggressive stance, began dictating the pace with boxing combinations and high kicks, and finished the fight better in the striking exchanges.

Undefeated in the UFC, Natalia Silva He achieved his eighth victory in the organization and, at 28 years old, now has 20 wins and only five losses in his professional record. On the other side, Rose namajunasThe 33-year-old now has 14 wins and eight losses in his career.

Watch the best moments of Natalia Silva vs. Rose Namajunas

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Check out the results of UFC 324

Main Card

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Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Justin gaethje derrotou Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46) – fight for the interim belt

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley defeated song yadong by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Waldo Cortes Acosta derrotou Derrick Lewis by technical knockout (punches) at 3min15sec of R2

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Natalia Silva derrotou Rose namajunas by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Jean Silva derrotou arnold allen by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Preliminary Card

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Umar Nurmagomedov derrotou Deiveson Figueiredo by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ateba Gautier derrotou Andrey Pulyaev by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Nikita Krylov derrotou Modest Bukauskas by knockout (punches) at 4min57sec of R3

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alex Perez derrotou Charles Johnson by knockout (punch) at 3min16sec of R1

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

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Josh Hokit defeated Denzel Freeman by technical knockout (punches and knees) at 4:59 of round 1

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

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Ty Miller defeated Adam Fugitt by technical knockout (punches) at 4min59sec of R1

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