Charles Oliveira: Moving to Featherweight?

After loosing two of his last three fights, Charles Oliveira will consider moving down from lightweight to featherweight. His manager, Wade Hampel, said that the latter is planning to discuss the possibility with the fighter and the coaching staff. However, the decision is not as simple as cutting down a few pounds. According to the manager, Charles Oliveira – who usually walks at around 164 pounds – is still growing. Charles Oliveira signed his UFC contract last summer, and his height then was 5′ 2″. Now, he is 6′ 2″.

But when asked if Charles Oliveira has a preference, Wade Hampel said that the fighter is willing to compete at any weight division. He also added that the lightweight talent fought at 170 pounds in Brazil before joining the promotion. But after starting his professional career, Charles Oliveira received his first setbacks.

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