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Natalia Silva secured the next women's flyweight title opportunity after defeating Rose Namajunas on the UFC 324 main card, per the first 2026 rankings update. Her rise locks in a high-profile contender bout, boosting the division's competitive landscape. Meanwhile, Waldo Cortes-Acosta held #5 heavyweight despite stopping Derrick Lewis, who fell to #10, with Marcin Tybura entering #8. Umar Nurmagomedov stayed #2 bantamweight after beating Deiveson Figueiredo. Jean Silva surged four spots to #3 featherweight post-Arnold Allen win. Expect Silva's shot soon against the champ.
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