Following his unanimous decision win over Paddy Pimblett in the UFC 324 main event, Justin Gaethje has claimed the interim lightweight title for the second time and risen to #1 in the lightweight rankings in 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 next title shot. These developments shake up the lightweight and flyweight divisions post-UFC 324, the first event of the year. Expect Gaethje vs. Topuria booking soon, boosting the division's star power.
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