Gaethje wins interim LW title, tops rankings

Justin Gaethje claimed the interim lightweight title with a unanimous decision over Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324, vaulting to #1 in the lightweight rankings. This bumped Arman Tsarukyan to #2, with Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway dropping to #3 and #4. Gaethje now eyes undisputed champ Ilia Topuria in a unification bout at Freedom 250 on June 14 in Washington D.C. The shift clarifies the lightweight title picture amid Topuria's reign. Holloway defends BMF belt vs Oliveira at UFC 326 next. Impacts division with high-stakes clashes ahead.[2]