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. The update followed the first UFC event of the year. In women's flyweight, Natalia Silva defeated Rose Namajunas on the main card, securing her a likely title shot. These developments reshape the lightweight and flyweight divisions, setting up major unification bouts. Expect Gaethje vs. Topuria and Silva's title opportunity soon.
