Justin Gaethje claimed the interim lightweight title with a unanimous decision win over Paddy Pimblett in the UFC 324 main event, vaulting him to #1 in the lightweight rankings after the first 2026 update. This positions Gaethje next in line to challenge undisputed champion Ilia Topuria upon his return. The win marks Gaethje's second interim belt. Meanwhile, Natalia Silva defeated Rose Namajunas on the main card, securing the next women's flyweight title shot. These developments shake up both divisions, setting up high-stakes unification and title bouts amid a competitive lightweight field and flyweight contenders race.
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