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Following his unanimous decision win over Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324, Justin Gaethje claimed the interim lightweight title and rose to #1 in the lightweight rankings in the first UFC update of 2026. Undisputed champion Ilia Topuria is now lined up to face Gaethje in a unification bout at Freedom 250 on June 14 in Washington D.C. This reshapes the lightweight division, pitting the top contender against the champ after Topuria's dominance. Max Holloway will rematch Charles Oliveira for the BMF title at UFC 326. Expect fireworks in the title picture as Gaethje eyes undisputed gold.
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