Silva eyes Shevchenko after Namajunas bout

Natalia Silva has declared she plans to pursue Valentina Shevchenko's flyweight title and is positioning herself for a shot at the belt.

She faces Rose Namajunas at UFC 324 on Saturday, a matchup being described by the promotion and Silva as an eliminator.

Silva took the fight on short notice after an injury withdrawal and brings a lengthy winning run into the contest.

According to Silva, defeating Namajunas would likely place her in line for a title opportunity within about a year, though specific plans are reportedly still being discussed.

Shevchenko reclaimed the championship in September 2024 and has defended it since; her next opponent has not been confirmed.

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