UFC updates rankings after Fight Night 291 and previews UFC 333
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Following Fight Night 291 in Edmonton, the UFC has updated its power rankings. Justin Gaethje remains ninth after becoming the sole Lightweight Champion by defeating Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250. Joshua Van, Max Holloway, and Charles Oliveira also gained notable victories, while Merab Dvalishvili is set to face Petr Yan at UFC 333 on October 24. Sean Strickland holds the third spot as champion amid talks of a potential title defense against Dricus Du Plessis.
- •Justin Gaethje is ranked ninth after a victory over Ilia Topuria.
- •Joshua Van moved to ninth following a title defense against Alexandre Pantoja.
- •Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor quickly at UFC 329.
- •Merab Dvalishvili will fight Petr Yan at UFC 333 on October 24.
- •Sean Strickland remains third amid discussions about his next title defense.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — UFC power rankings following Fight Night 291 in Edmonton
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