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Charles Oliveira Keeps Lightweight Focus, Leaves Door Open for Featherweight Return Before UFC 326

Oliveira casts the 145 move as a legacy option, not a shift from his lightweight push.

Overview

  • The former lightweight champion headlines UFC 326 on March 7 in Las Vegas against Max Holloway for the BMF belt.
  • He told fans at a Brazil Q&A that he believes he can still make 145 pounds with three to four months of preparation.
  • He acknowledged a move to 170 pounds would be easier given his post-fight weight rebounds to around 185 pounds.
  • He said a return to featherweight would require a marquee matchup, citing Conor McGregor as an example.
  • He described his plan as winning at UFC 326 and then pursuing another shot at the lightweight title, with the Holloway rematch also offering a chance to avenge their 2015 meeting.