Arman Tsarukyan Faces Backlash for Excluding Charles Oliveira from UFC Lightweight Mount Rushmore

Arman Tsarukyan, a leading contender in the UFC lightweight division, has sparked debate by naming only one of his former opponents as one of the greatest fighters of all time. Despite not yet competing for a title in the UFC, Tsarukyan has faced notable fighters, including a loss to Islam Makhachev and a victory over Charles Oliveira.

In a recent podcast appearance, Tsarukyan revealed his choices for the Mount Rushmore of UFC lightweights, surprisingly omitting Oliveira in favor of Anthony Pettis, alongside Khabib Nurmagomedov, Makhachev, and BJ Penn. This decision has led to a mixed response on social media, with some fans questioning his reasoning while others supported his choice.

Tsarukyan is set to return to the Octagon at UFC 331 on September 19, where he will fight Mauricio Ruffy in Los Angeles, aiming for a potential lightweight title shot. His previous match was a submission victory over Dan Hooker in Qatar last November.