Gaethje wins interim title, set to face Topuria next

Justin Gaethje won the interim lightweight title via unanimous decision over Paddy Pimblett in the UFC 324 main event last Saturday, claiming the belt for the second time and rising to #1 in the lightweight rankings. This bumped Arman Tsarukyan to #2, Charles Oliveira to #3, and Max Holloway to #4, with Ilia Topuria remaining undisputed champion. Gaethje is now positioned as the next challenger for Topuria upon his return. In women's flyweight, Natalia Silva defeated Rose Namajunas to secure #1 contender status against Valentina Shevchenko. Jean Silva jumped four spots to featherweight top 10 after beating Arnold Allen. These shifts clarify title pictures post-UFC 324, setting up major unification bouts.