Justin Gaethje claimed the interim lightweight title with a unanimous decision over Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324, vaulting to #1 in the lightweight rankings and dropping Arman Tsarukyan to #2, with Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway at #3 and #4. This positions Gaethje as the next challenger for undisputed champion Ilia Topuria. The rankings update followed UFC 324, the first event of 2026 under the new Paramount partnership. Gaethje's win sets up a massive unification bout, reshaping the lightweight division crowded with contenders like Oliveira and Holloway, who rematch at UFC 326 for the BMF title. Expect Gaethje vs. Topuria to headline a major summer card, potentially Freedom 250 on June 14.[2]
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