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Following his unanimous decision win over Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324, Justin Gaethje claims the interim lightweight belt and #1 contender spot in the first 2026 UFC rankings update. He is now lined up to challenge undisputed champion Ilia Topuria upon return. Natalia Silva earns next women's flyweight shot after beating Rose Namajunas. This shifts lightweight dynamics toward a unification bout, impacting summer scheduling.
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