One of the greatest lightweights of this era is looking for a change of scenery.
Former UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos announced Friday on social media that he is moving up to the welterweight division following back-to-back losses at 155 pounds to close out 2016.
I reached the top of LW,it's been a hard journey make weight every time,now I want to fight at my best,I have new goals, I'm moving to WW
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) January 6, 2017
Dos Anjos (25-9) has been a staple of the UFC lightweight division for nearly nine years, competing 21 times and racking up 14 victories over that span.