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Following UFC 324, official UFC rankings updated with Justin Gaethje claiming the interim lightweight belt via unanimous decision over Paddy Pimblett, earning the #1 contender spot. Gaethje now lines up to challenge champion Ilia Topuria upon his return. Natalia Silva secured the next women's flyweight title shot after beating Rose Namajunas. These shifts reshape lightweight and flyweight title pictures, signaling major unification and contention bouts ahead in 2026.
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