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Silva Shocks Namajunas with Dominant UFC Victory
25 Jan
Summary
- Natalia Silva secured a unanimous decision win over Rose Namajunas.
- Silva achieved her third consecutive victory over a former champion.
- The win likely positions Silva for a title shot against Valentina Shevchenko.
Natalia Silva emerged as a top contender in the women's strawweight division following her victory over multi-time champion Rose Namajunas at UFC 324. The fight, held at T-Mobile Arena, saw Silva earn a unanimous decision after a closely contested three rounds.
Namajunas found early success, but Silva adapted, establishing her range and offensive rhythm. Though Namajunas secured a crucial takedown in the second round, Silva demonstrated resilience and aggression in the final round.
Silva's performance included strong striking and a decisive hip toss takedown, ultimately swaying the judges. The scorecards read 29-28 for Silva across all three official entries.
This victory represents Silva's third consecutive win against a former UFC champion, strongly positioning her for a potential title fight against the current division queen, Valentina Shevchenko.
