Following his unanimous decision win over Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324, Justin Gaethje has claimed the interim lightweight title for the second time and risen to #1 in the UFC lightweight rankings. This bumped Arman Tsarukyan to #2, with Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway dropping to #3 and #4. Gaethje is now positioned as the next challenger for undisputed champion Ilia Topuria upon his return. The update reflects UFC 324's outcomes, marking the first rankings change of 2026 after the promotion's Paramount partnership debut.
