Charles Oliveira open to moving up to welterweight for a “big fight” after UFC 300 loss [Video]

CCharles Oliveira is open to moving up to welterweight for a big-money fight next time out.

Oliveira is coming off a split decision loss to Arman Tsrukyan at UFC 300, in a pivotal fight. Had Oliveira won, he would have been in line to get a rematch against Islam Makhachev for the lightweight title. With the Brazilian losing, it’s unclear what is next for him at lightweight, which is why he’s open to a fight at 170lbs.

“Why not?” Oliveira said to MMAFighting about moving up to welterweight. “Why not take a fight that will lead us to money and history and legacy? We have to think about it and talk to the organization. Why not move up in weight and do a big fight? A fight that makes sense and gives us money? Why not?”

Who Charles Oliveira would fight at welterweight is uncertain, but there are plenty of fun matchups for him in the weight …