Natália Silva Closes in on the Top 5 at Flyweight and Debuts in the UFC Women's Pound-for-Pound Rankings

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Natalie Silva derrotou Jessica Stacker No. UFC Las Vegas 97 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

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The fruits harvested by Natalia Silva for the victory over Jessica Stacker in the co-main event of UFC Las Vegas 97, last Saturday (7), keep coming. After winning the US$ 50 thousand (approximately R$ 279 thousand) bonus for 'Fight of the Night', the 27-year-old from Minas Gerais got closer to the top 5 in the flyweight category (up to 56,7 kg) and secured an unprecedented place in the Ultimate women's pound-for-pound ranking.

Within the division up to 56,7 kg, Natalia Silva jumped from eighth to sixth place in an update carried out in the early hours of Tuesday (10), 'stealing' the position that previously belonged to Jessica Stacker, who in turn took eighth place. The top 5 in the division is made up of Valentina Shevchenko, Manon Fiorot, Erin Blanchfield, Maycee barber e Rose namajunas, in addition to the champion Alexa grasso.

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In the pound-for-pound ranking, which includes women from all UFC categories, Natalia Silva debuts in 14th place, one position ahead of her compatriot Amanda lemos, which closes the list also led by Alexa grasso.

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