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UFC Freedom 250 spotlighting top 25 American fighters of all time

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 2:12 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

UFC Freedom 250 spotlighting top 25 American fighters of all time

Summary

UFC Freedom 250 will take place on June 14 at the White House to commemorate America's 250th birthday. Ahead of the event, CBS Sports has ranked the top 25 American fighters based solely on their UFC accomplishments. Fighters like Dustin Poirier, Dan Severn, Aljamain Sterling, and Tito Ortiz are included in the list, with a focus on their notable achievements within the UFC. The ranking considers each fighter's peak performance, impact, and legacy in the sport.

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Key Details

•UFC Freedom 250 happens June 14 at the White House.
•The event celebrates America's 250th birthday.
•Top American fighters ranked based on UFC accomplishments.
•Dustin Poirier, Dan Severn, Aljamain Sterling, and Tito Ortiz are featured.
•Rankings emphasize fighters' peak performances and legacy in the Octagon.

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2:12 PMCBS Sports — Ranking the top 25 American fighters of all time in UFC history

What they're saying

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Ahead of UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, we take a look at some of the greatest fighters to represent the USA inside the Octagon
— CBS Sportsby Brent Brookhouse

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