TLDR
- Rose Namajunas fights Natalia Silva at UFC 324 in Las Vegas on January 24
- Silva enters as betting favorite at -185 to -200, while Namajunas sits at +150 to +165
- Namajunas holds 1-2 record at flyweight after moving up from strawweight division
- Silva remains undefeated in UFC with multiple consecutive victories
- Winner could position herself for future flyweight title shot
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Former two-time UFC strawweight champion Rose Namajunas will face undefeated flyweight contender Natalia Silva at UFC 324 on January 24 in Las Vegas. The matchup pits an experienced former champion against one of the division’s fastest-rising fighters.
Namajunas moved up to the 125-pound flyweight division after losing her strawweight title. She has compiled a 1-2 record at flyweight, with recent losses to top contenders.
Silva enters the bout with an unblemished UFC record and momentum from multiple consecutive victories. The Brazilian fighter has finished several opponents during her winning streak.
Betting Lines Favor Silva
Sportsbooks have installed Silva as the betting favorite heading into the contest. Current odds show Silva ranging from -185 to -200 across major betting platforms.
Namajunas sits as the underdog with odds between +150 and +165. The betting public has shown more confidence in Silva’s recent form compared to Namajunas’ mixed results at flyweight.
The total rounds line is set at 4.5, with oddsmakers expecting the fight could reach the judges’ scorecards. Both fighters have shown the ability to finish fights and go the distance.
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Contrasting Styles and Strengths
Namajunas built her championship legacy on technical striking and submission skills. The 32-year-old from Milwaukee has earned nine submission victories and five knockouts during her career.
She captured the strawweight title twice, defeating Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Zhang Weili. Her decision to move up in weight came after struggling to make 115 pounds consistently.
Silva has emerged as a dangerous finisher with well-rounded skills. The 27-year-old Brazilian has demonstrated sharp boxing and aggressive grappling.
Her undefeated UFC run includes victories over ranked opponents. Silva’s youth and size advantage at the natural flyweight limit could prove crucial.
Namajunas faces questions about whether her body has adjusted to the new weight class. Her flyweight losses came against elite competition in Manon Fiorot and Erin Blanchfield.
Experts point to Namajunas’ experience advantage in championship-level fights. She has competed in five-round main events and title bouts throughout her career.
Silva has yet to compete in a five-round fight. The longer championship rounds could test her conditioning and pacing.
The winner could position herself for a flyweight title shot. Current champion Valentina Shevchenko faces top contenders in a crowded division.
Namajunas would likely need an impressive victory to overcome her recent setbacks. A loss would raise serious questions about her future at 125 pounds.
Silva can cement her status as a top contender with a win over the former champion. Defeating a fighter of Namajunas’ caliber would represent her biggest career victory.
The UFC 324 fight card takes place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event will be available on pay-per-view with preliminary fights streaming earlier in the evening.
