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Natalia Silva declared herself the next challenger for Valentina Shevchenko's flyweight title after Alexa Grasso's brutal win over Maycee Barber at UFC Seattle, potentially setting up a title bout as Grasso’s upset-related history and Silva’s undefeated run reshape the division; Barber watched her bid for a title shot slip away in the co-main event.
Justin Gaethje outpointed Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision to capture the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 in Las Vegas, while Sean O’Malley edged Song Yadong to keep his title-shot dream alive; Waldo Cortes-Acosta stopped Derrick Lewis; Umar Nurmagomedov controlled Deiveson Figueiredo; Natalia Silva defeated Rose Namajunas; Krylov and other winners closed the prelims with finishes. The night also introduced UFC’s Paramount+ era and doubled post-fight bonuses to $100,000 for two fighters plus a $25,000 finish bonus, with a couple of bouts canceled after weigh-ins due to medical issues.
Nassourdine Imavov should face the winner of Brendan Allen vs. Marvin Vettori, Renato Moicano is suggested to fight Beneil Dariush, Randy Brown could face Michael Chiesa, Natalia Silva may face Tracy Cortez, and Charles Radtke is recommended to face Kevin Jousset after their wins at UFC Vegas 85.
Mackenzie Dern's evolution as a fighter was on full display at UFC Fight Night 224, as she dominated Angela Hill and called out Rose Namajunas. Chase Hooper's move up to lightweight paid off with a unanimous decision win over Nick Fiore. Joaquin Buckley's exciting fighting style has earned him a comfortable roster spot in the UFC. Karolina Kowalkiewicz's switch to American Top Team has led to a three-fight winning streak. Natalia Silva's impressive performance and English-language promo make her a potential star in the making.