UFC 324 has reportedly taken a hit just weeks before the promotion’s broadcast debut on Paramount+.
Former UFC women’s flyweight champion Alexa Grasso has reportedly withdrawn from her fight against former titleholder Rose Namajunas at UFC 324 next month. At the time of writing, the exact nature of Grasso’s withdrawal is uncertain, as is she targeting a return to the Octagon in 2026.
Grasso hasn’t fought since a unanimous decision loss to Natalia Silva at UFC 315. She is winless over her last three fights, including a trilogy loss to Valentina Shevchenko at UFC 306.
After Grasso’s withdrawal, one of her former enemies will take on a risky fight against Namajunas on a week’s notice.
Natalia Silva will replace Alexa Grasso against Rose Namajunas in a crucial flyweight clash
As first reported by ShepherdSilva will fill in for Grasso against Namajunas at UFC 324. Silva was expected to fight Shevchenko in the next women’s flyweight title fight following Shevchenko’s impressive victory over Zhang Weili at UFC 322 last month.
But Silva will prove she’s just as good whenever they’re on the UFC roster as she looks to continue her impressive winning streak. Silva hasn’t lost since 2017 and is undefeated in her UFC promotional run.
During her ongoing streak, Silva has scored dominant victories over Jessica Andrade, Viviane Araujo and Andrea Lee.
Namajunas returns to the Octagon for the first time since his victory over Miranda Maverick at UFC Atlanta in June. She has won three of her last four fights since moving up to flyweight, including victories over Amanda Ribas and Tracy Cortez.
UFC 324 is headlined by an interim lightweight title fight between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. UFC women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison will face UFC Hall of Famer Amanda Ribas in the UFC 324 co-main event.
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