Justin Gaethje claimed the interim lightweight title with a unanimous decision win over Paddy Pimblett in the UFC 324 main event, vaulting 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 spot as the next title contender. These developments shake up the lightweight and flyweight divisions, setting up high-stakes unification and title bouts later in 2026. Expect Gaethje vs. Topuria to headline a major PPV.
