Gaethje Wins Interim Belt, Next for Topuria at 155

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 last Saturday. The win secured Gaethje the #1 ranking in the lightweight division and positioned him as the next challenger for undisputed titleholder Ilia Topuria whenever 'El Matador' returns to competition this year. Gaethje's victory bumped Arman Tsarukyan down to #2, while Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway dropped to #3 and #4 respectively. The interim title fight was a significant result from UFC 324, which kicked off the promotion's new partnership with Paramount.