The UFC today revealed its first official rankings update under the new streaming deal with Paramount+, reflecting the competitive impacts of the recent UFC 324. Among the most notable changes, Justin Gaethje rises as interim lightweight champion and consolidates himself as the main contender, climbing three positions in his division. In featherweight, Jean Silva moves up four spots, displacing Arnold Allen. In addition, emerging figures such as Joshua Van enter the list of the best pound-for-pound, while veterans such as Ilia Topuria, Islam Makhachev and Khamzat Chimaev remain at the top in their respective categories.