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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 in the first UFC update of 2026. Ilia Topuria, the undisputed lightweight champion, is set to face Gaethje next upon his return. This positions Gaethje as the top contender in a stacked division. Meanwhile, Natalia Silva secured the next women's flyweight title shot after beating Rose Namajunas on the main card. These developments clarify the title picture post-UFC 324, with unification bouts likely later in 2026.[1]
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