Justin Gaethje claimed the interim lightweight title with a unanimous decision win over Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324, vaulting to #1 in the lightweight rankings and displacing Arman Tsarukyan to #2. Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway dropped to #3 and #4, respectively, setting up their BMF title rematch at UFC 326. Gaethje is now positioned as the next challenger for undisputed champion Ilia Topuria. This shift reshapes the lightweight title picture amid Topuria's anticipated return. In flyweight, Natalia Silva earned a title shot contention after beating Rose Namajunas.
