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Following his unanimous decision win over Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324, Justin Gaethje claimed the interim lightweight title for the second time and rose to #1 in the lightweight rankings, positioning him as next in line for undisputed champion Ilia Topuria. Max Holloway will defend his BMF title against Charles Oliveira in a rematch at UFC 326. Jean Silva jumped four spots to #5 in featherweight rankings after beating Arnold Allen at UFC 324. This first 2026 rankings update shakes up title pictures, with Gaethje vs Topuria eyed for UFC Freedom 250 on June 14. Expect unification bouts to define lightweight supremacy soon.
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