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Justin Gaethje won the interim lightweight title via unanimous decision over Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324, claiming the #1 contender spot in the first 2026 UFC rankings update. This bumped Arman Tsarukyan to #2, Charles Oliveira to #3, and Max Holloway to #4, with Ilia Topuria as undisputed champ. Gaethje is now lined up for a unification bout against Topuria upon his return. The win secures Gaethje's second interim belt and positions him for lightweight supremacy. Expect the title fight announcement soon, reshaping the stacked division.[1]
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