Justin Gaethje claimed the UFC interim lightweight championship for the second time with a unanimous decision victory over Paddy Pimblett in the main event of UFC 324. The win propelled Gaethje to the #1 contender spot in the lightweight division, positioning him as the next challenger for undisputed titleholder Ilia Topuria whenever 'El Matador' returns to competition this year. Gaethje's triumph bumped Arman Tsarukyan down to #2, while Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway dropped to #3 and #4 respectively. The rankings update reflects UFC 324's significant results and sets the stage for a major title showdown between Gaethje and Topuria.
