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.
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Gaethje claims interim lightweight title, Silva next for flyweight shot
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