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Post-UFC 324 rankings update positions Justin Gaethje as #1 interim lightweight challenger to champion Ilia Topuria after Gaethje's UD win over Paddy Pimblett. Gaethje claimed the interim belt for the second time, setting up a unification bout. This shifts lightweight title picture dramatically, with Topuria's return targeted later in 2026. Natalia Silva earns next women's flyweight shot after beating Rose Namajunas. Expect blockbuster lightweight clash soon. Rankings reflect early-year momentum.
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