Following his unanimous decision victory over Paddy Pimblett in the UFC 324 main event, Justin Gaethje captured the interim lightweight title for the second time and climbed to #1 in the lightweight rankings. This positions him as the next challenger for undisputed champion Ilia Topuria upon El Matador's return. In the women's flyweight division, Natalia Silva defeated Rose Namajunas on the main card, securing her a likely title shot. The update marks the first official UFC rankings change of 2026 after the promotion's opening event. Gaethje's positioning intensifies lightweight title contention amid Topuria's schedule, while Silva's rise shakes up flyweight hierarchy. Expect Gaethje vs. Topuria booking soon.
