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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. This positions Gaethje as the next challenger for undisputed champion Ilia Topuria upon his return. Natalia Silva also secured the next women's flyweight title shot after defeating Rose Namajunas on the main card. These developments clarify the lightweight and flyweight title pictures amid a busy early-year schedule. Expect Gaethje vs. Topuria unification at Freedom 250 on June 14.
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