Charles do Bronx surprises and reveals his passion outside of MMA: 'This is what I love'

Charles returns the fans' affection after his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/charlesdobronxs

Ex-campeão dos leves (até 70,3 kg.), maior finalizador da história do UFC e membro do maior evento de MMA do mundo há 15 anos, Charles do Bronx possui muitas paixões para além do mundo das artes marciais. Entre seus hobbies, participar de corridas de cavalos vem se tornando cada vez mais comum na rotina do Leão Embaçado nos últimos anos. Na verdade, a atividade pode ocupar um espaço ainda maior que a luta no coração do atleta.

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Charlinho spoke about the subject in a video published by youtuber Jon Vlogs on the channel Hype CortesAccording to him, although martial arts provides a livelihood, taking care of racehorses is something that brings him more joy.

“I’m passionate about this. I tell everyone: Horses are my passion. They’re my escape valve, a way to clear my mind. However, what God put in my life to change my family’s history was fighting, so my focus is on fighting. If I were a guy who didn’t need anything, I’d definitely be doing this. It’s what I love. I’m passionate about this shit,” said the Brazilian, who has a horse tattoo on his left arm.

Charles Oliveira says he loves horse racing more than fighting

“If I were the guy who didn't need anything anymore. I'd definitely be only doing [horse racing]. That's what I love

However, what God placed in my
life so I can change my family's
history and I can live well is… pic.twitter.com/vqT46uciac

— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) November 3, 2025

A paixão pela modalidade é antiga. Antes de medir forças contra Kevin Lee, em março de 2020, ele revelou à equipe do UFC que cuida de três cavalos em seu sítio em Piracicaba, cidade localizada a 90 quilômetros de São Paulo.