UFC 324: Natalia Silva vs Rose Namajunas Preview & Prediction
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Rising contender takes on seasoned ex-champion as Brazil’s Natalia Silva meets America’s Rose Namajunas at UFC 324.
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Where is UFC 324? T-Mobile Arena, Nevada, USA
Where can I get tickets for UFC 324? Click here for the latest ticket information for UFC 324
What TV channel is UFC 324 on? UK – TNT Sports Box Office / USA – Not televised
Where can I stream UFC 324? UK – TNT Sports subscribers who have paid for the fight can stream the event online via the TNT Sports website and discovery+ / USA – Paramount+ & UFC Fight Pass
UFC 324: Gaethje vs Pimblett main card
Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett (Lightweight)
Sean O'Malley vs Song Yadong (Bantamweight)
Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs Derrick Lewis (Heavyweight)
Natalia Silva vs Rose Namajunas (Women’s Flyweight)
Arnold Allen vs Jean Silva (Featherweight)
UFC 324: Gaethje vs Pimblett prelims
Umar Nurmagomedov vs Deiveson Figueiredo (Bantamweight)
Ateba Gautier vs Andrey Pulyaev (Middleweight)
Nikita Krylov vs Modestas Bukauskas (Light Heavyweight)
Alex Perez vs Charles Johnson (Flyweight)
Michael Johnson vs Alexander Hernandez (Lightweight)
Josh Hokit vs Denzel Freeman (Heavyweight)
Ricky Turcios vs Cameron Smotherman (Bantamweight)
Adam Fugitt vs Ty Miller (Welterweight)
Natalia Silva: Dynamic Brazilian contender pushing for title contention
Natalia Silva (19-5-1) enters this main card flyweight attraction as one of the most impressive young fighters in the division. The 28-year-old from Ipatinga, Brazil has compiled an undefeated 7-0 UFC record, showcasing a diverse skill set that blends rapid striking, effective countering and improving grappling. Since entering the promotion in 2022, Silva has defeated a series of increasingly dangerous opponents, including Viviane Araújo, Jessica Andrade and most recently former UFC champion Alexa Grasso by unanimous decision in May 2025. That win in Montreal was particularly significant, as it demonstrated Silva’s ability to control and outwork a former titleholder over full distance.
Silva’s success derives from her athleticism, kick-and-punch versatility and relentless forward pace. She operates at a high volume, constantly mixing head and body attacks while maintaining excellent cardio throughout three rounds. Her Southpaw stance and taekwondo-influenced kicking arsenal also differentiate her within the division, allowing her to keep opponents off balance and to accumulate strikes over time. At 125 pounds she has rapidly ascended the rankings and now sits at No. 2 in the flyweight division, marking her as a leading title challenger if she can maintain this momentum.
Rose Namajunas: Former two-time champion seeking resurgence at flyweight
Rose “Thug” Namajunas (15-7-0) is one of the most storied competitors in women’s MMA history, a former two-time UFC strawweight champion who made the move up to flyweight in 2023. The 33-year-old American brings elite experience, strong boxing fundamentals and top-level grappling to this matchup. Since debuting at 125 pounds, Namajunas has compiled a 3-2 record in the division, with notable wins over Amanda Ribas, Tracy Cortez and Miranda Maverick, and setbacks against elite flyweights Manon Fiorot and Erin Blanchfield. Her most recent contest was a unanimous decision win over Maverick in June 2025, which showcased her ability to blend movement, timing and experience in a measured performance.
Namajunas’ striking is underpinned by crisp combinations, lateral movement and a refined sense of range. Her grappling remains a weapon as well; she can mix takedown entries with transitions and top-control work, forcing opponents into uncomfortable positions. That said, at flyweight she has not shown the same finishing power or athletic edge she once possessed at strawweight, and her output can lag behind younger, higher-volume fighters. Standing slightly taller with a matching 65-inch reach to Silva, Namajunas’ edge comes primarily from experience and game-planning rather than overwhelming physical tools.
Natalia Silva vs Rose Namajunas prediction
This matchup is a classic contrast between a surging contender and a seasoned former champion. Silva carries clear momentum, having dismantled high-level opposition and amassed a thirteen-fight winning streak including her dominant run through the UFC. Her output, athleticism and ability to maintain pressure make her a difficult puzzle for any flyweight, particularly when she can string together long combinations and varied attacks.
Namajunas, meanwhile, remains dangerous due to her fight IQ and refined skill set. She is invaluable in neutralising aggression, countering effectively and forcing opponents to adjust rhythm mid-fight. However, in recent flyweight bouts she has struggled to assert consistent dominance against the division’s top performers, and she is coming in older and less explosive than the younger Silva.
If Silva can maintain her range, keep rolling through combinations, and avoid getting drawn into extended grappling scrambles, she should be able to outwork Namajunas across three rounds. Namajunas’ best path would involve mixing timely takedowns and clinch work to interrupt Silva’s rhythm, but Silva’s relentless pace and striking volume make this a challenging blueprint to execute over the distance.
Prediction: Natalia Silva to win by decision
