Gaethje claims interim lightweight title, Silva next for flyweight shot

The UFC released its first official rankings update of 2026 following UFC 324, shaking up multiple divisions. Justin Gaethje claimed the interim lightweight title with a win over Paddy Pimblett, vaulting to #1 and positioning him as next for champion Ilia Topuria's undisputed belt. Arman Tsarukyan dropped to #2, while Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway fell to #3 and #4; Holloway defends BMF title vs Oliveira at UFC 326. Natalia Silva earned the next women's flyweight shot after beating Rose Namajunas. Waldo Cortes-Acosta held #5 heavyweight despite stopping Derrick Lewis, who fell to #10; Umar Nurmagomedov stayed #2 bantamweight; Jean Silva rose four spots to #3 featherweight.