Oliveira Talks His Move To Featherweight
Posted on 20 Sep 2012
by MMAScoops.com Staff

Charles Oliveira recently spoke about his move to featherweight. Here are the highlights…

On Moving to Featherweight: "I was doing well for a while as a lightweight prior to those setbacks. Regardless, I was always smaller than my opponents. Every strike felt hard and heavy. So my team and I decided to drop to featherweight so things would be more even. Thankfully my trainers helped me learn how to cut weight the right way. It was the best decision. I have two finishes since. I plan to stay here."

On Fighting Cub Swanson: "We both are coming off two straight wins – mine are subs, his are KOs – so the winner will be in a great place," he said. "And even if a fourth victory is necessary, I understand that. Regardless, I'm only concentrating on Cub for now. Win or lose, I leave it in God's hands. I came to the UFC to fight the best, and that's what I'm doing. I know Swanson shows up to fight," he said. "But I have a gigantic heart. I'm a warrior. And I'm ready to fight all three rounds. I expect this will be the 'Fight of the Night.'"