Justin Gaethje won the interim lightweight title via unanimous decision over Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324, vaulting to #1 in the first 2026 rankings update. This bumped Arman Tsarukyan to #2, with Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway dropping to #3 and #4. Gaethje now eyes undisputed champ Ilia Topuria, setting up a massive unification. Holloway defends BMF belt vs. Oliveira rematch at UFC 326. The shift reshapes lightweight title picture with high-stakes clashes ahead.
