Overview
- Silva beat Rose Namajunas by unanimous 29-28 scores at UFC 324, extending her UFC run to 8-0.
- She accepted the bout on short notice after Alexa Grasso withdrew.
- UFC CEO Dana White affirmed Silva was promised a title shot with the win.
- An official matchup with champion Valentina Shevchenko has not been announced, though Silva is viewed as the leading challenger.
- The scoring drew pushback from some media and fans, and Namajunas appeared in tears while greeting supporters afterward.