Post-UFC 324, Justin Gaethje claimed the interim lightweight title with a win over Paddy Pimblett, vaulting to #1 and positioning him as next challenger to champion Ilia Topuria for a unification bout, possibly at Freedom 250 on June 14. Gaethje displaced Arman Tsarukyan to #2, with Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway dropping to #3 and #4; Holloway defends BMF belt vs Oliveira at UFC 326. Natalia Silva earned a flyweight title shot after beating Rose Namajunas. Jean Silva rose four spots to #3 in featherweight after defeating Arnold Allen. Waldo Cortes-Acosta held #5 heavyweight despite stopping Derrick Lewis, who fell to #10.
