The UFC released its first official rankings update of 2026 following UFC 324, with major shifts across divisions. Justin Gaethje claimed the interim lightweight title via unanimous decision over Paddy Pimblett, vaulting to #1 and positioning him as next challenger to champion Ilia Topuria. Arman Tsarukyan dropped to #2, while Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway fell to #3 and #4; Holloway defends BMF belt vs Oliveira at UFC 326. Natalia Silva earned a flyweight title shot after beating Rose Namajunas. Waldo Cortes-Acosta held #5 heavyweight despite stopping Derrick Lewis, who fell to #10. Umar Nurmagomedov stayed #2 bantamweight after beating Deiveson Figueiredo, now #7. Jean Silva rose four spots to #3 featherweight post-win over Arnold Allen.[2]
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