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Alex Pereira Honored for Community Impact
10 Jul
Summary
- Alex Pereira received the 2026 Forrest Griffin Community Award.
- He is recognized for his work with Instituto Poatan.
- The UFC Foundation will donate $25,000 to a charity of his choice.
Former UFC two-division champion Alex Pereira has been named the recipient of the 2026 Forrest Griffin Community Award. This honor acknowledges his substantial contributions to charity and community work beyond his fighting career.
Pereira earned the award for his dedication through Instituto Poatan, a non-profit he founded in 2024. The organization provides vital support, including free tutoring, computer education, and jiu-jitsu training, to over 500 children and teenagers in Brazil.
In addition to the accolade, the UFC Foundation will donate $25,000 to a charity chosen by Pereira. He joins a distinguished list of past recipients, all recognized for their impactful charitable endeavors outside of their athletic pursuits.
Despite a recent setback in his pursuit of a third UFC title, Pereira remains focused on his fighting career while continuing his important community work. He expressed deep gratitude for the award, emphasizing its reflection of his lifelong values and the support of many who have aided his journey.
