Gaethje claims interim LW title, Silva #1 flyweight

Post-UFC 324 rankings saw Justin Gaethje claim the interim lightweight title and rise to #1 after defeating Paddy Pimblett, positioning him as next challenger to champion Ilia Topuria. Natalia Silva advanced to #1 contender in women's flyweight following her win over Rose Namajunas, setting up a fresh test for Valentina Shevchenko. Arman Tsarukyan dropped to #2, with Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway at #3 and #4. Jean Silva jumped four spots to #3 in featherweight, while Umar Nurmagomedov stayed #2 in bantamweight. These shifts clarify upcoming title bouts.