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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 2026 update. Ilia Topuria, the undisputed lightweight champion, now has Gaethje as his next challenger upon return. This positions a massive lightweight title unification bout, critical for a stacked division. Natalia Silva also secured the next women's flyweight shot by beating Rose Namajunas on the card. Expect Gaethje vs. Topuria booking soon, reshaping the lightweight title picture amid high contender depth.
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