Natalia and Rose have a tense face-off at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC
Natalia Silva and Rose Namajunas staged a true tactical war in the octagon at 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 Natália Silva looking for 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 to dictate the pace with boxing combinations and high kicks, and finished the fight better in the striking exchanges.
Undefeated in the UFC, Natalia Silva secured her eighth victory in the organization and, at 28 years old, now has 20 wins and only five losses in her professional record. On the other side, Rose Namajunas , 33 years old, now has 14 wins and eight losses in her career.
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Honest question: what more does Natalia Silva need to do to fight for the belt?
Dominates on his feet, defends takedowns, wins with authority. For me, it's about time. 🎯 #UFC324
— Igor Ribeiro (@igorribeiromma) January 25, 2026
Natalia Silva : 8-0 in the UFC, with three wins over former champions (Bate-Estaca, Grasso, and Namajunas).
Now, there are no more excuses.
She has to be next in line for the flyweight title. #UFC324 pic.twitter.com/yyRVwZfx3v
— Gabriel Fareli (@GFareli) January 25, 2026
Check out the results of UFC 324
Main Card
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46) – fight for the interim title.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley defeated Song Yadong by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Waldo Cortes Acosta defeated Derrick Lewis by technical knockout (punches) at 3:15 of round 2.
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Natália Silva defeated Rose Namajunas by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Jean Silva defeated Arnold Allen by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Preliminary Card
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Umar Nurmagomedov defeated Deiveson Figueiredo by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Ateba Gautier defeated Andrey Pulyaev by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Nikita Krylov defeated Modestas Bukauskas by knockout (punches) at 4:57 of round 3.
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alex Perez defeated Charles Johnson by knockout (punch) at 3:16 of round 1.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Michael Johnson vs. Alexander Hernandez – fight cancelled.
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Josh Hokit defeated Denzel Freeman by technical knockout (punches and knees) at 4:59 of round 1.
Bantamweight (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 4:59 of round 1.
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