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Justin Gaethje captured the interim lightweight title with a unanimous decision win over Paddy Pimblett in the UFC 324 main event, propelling him to #1 in the lightweight rankings after the first UFC update of 2026. This positions Gaethje as the next challenger for undisputed champion Ilia Topuria upon his return. In women's flyweight, Natalia Silva defeated Rose Namajunas on the main card, securing her a likely title shot. These developments follow UFC 324, the first event of the year, shaking up the title pictures in two divisions. Expect Gaethje vs. Topuria unification bout later in 2026, boosting lightweight's star power amid Topuria's rise.
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