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UFC Freedom 250 results impact UFC power rankings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 1:07 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

UFC Freedom 250 results impact UFC power rankings

Summary

Following UFC Freedom 250, notable shifts occur in the UFC power rankings. Justin Gaethje claims the Lightweight Championship after defeating Ilia Topuria, debuting at ninth on the rankings list. Sean Strickland rises to third after defeating Khamzat Chimaev for the Middleweight title. Alexander Volkanovski now sits in second, having previously secured victories, while Charles Oliveira is recognized as the new BMF Champion. Upcoming matchups include Max Holloway facing Conor McGregor at UFC 329 this summer.

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By the Numbers

•Justin Gaethje becomes Lightweight Champion at UFC Freedom 250
•Sean Strickland claims Middleweight title, moves to third in rankings
•Alexander Volkanovski rises to second after victory over Diego Lopes
•Charles Oliveira is the new BMF Champion following UFC 326
•Max Holloway set to face Conor McGregor this summer at UFC 329

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1:07 PMYahoo Sports — UFC power rankings following UFC Freedom 250

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Hello everyone, and welcome back for another week of rankings in the UFC. This week, we’re looking forward to UFC Vegas 119, which features Manel Kape versus Kyoji Horiguchi. However, UFC Freedom 250 was a great card, and now that…
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