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Time of India
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira honored with the 2025 Forrest Griffin Community Award
Charles Oliveira. Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira rises to new heights after his last victory against Michael Chandler with a unanimous decision at UFC 309 . Do Bronxs has been recently awarded the 2025 Forrest Griffin Community Award , recognizing the fighter for his volunteer and charity work and the impact his work had on the development of the community. Former recipients of the award include fighters like Beneil Dariush, Max Holloway and others. The Forrest Griffin Community Award is presented to athletes with impactful charity works done towards developing the community The Forrest Griffin Community Award is one of the four wings incorporated under the UFC Hall of Fame . Presented annually, the award is part of the UFC Honors President's Choice category. UFC boss Dana White himself selects the recipient for the award. This year, White selected Charles Oliveira for his extraordinary community services. Oliveira runs a Jiu-Jitsu institute named the Charles Do Bronx Institute , which provides opportunities to several youths and empowers them with a better future through free arts, education, nutrition and Jiu-Jitsu training. The institute grooms these potential talents in the field of combat sports along with paving the way for them to be physically fit and capable. In a short video by the UFC, the fighter is seen talking about the primary intention behind this institute. 'This is about showing them what they can do with life. It's not just about the community. Life out there is difficult. The streets can be difficult. Thankfully I can come here and talk to them about how important this is.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads View Deals Undo Charles Oliveira Receives 2025 Forrest Griffin Community Award The community service reminded Oliveira of his childhood that were built around in similar premises and struggles. The UFC champion has moulded his struggles to achieve great heights within the world of MMA and aspires to do the same with the young talents of the region. Along with the prestigious accolade, Oliveira will also receive an amount of $25,000 as a donation to the charity of his choice. While the winner has been declared, the fighter will be honored with it at the 2025 UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as part of the 13th Annual UFC International Fight Week. Scheduled for June 26, 2025, the event will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and shall be live-streamed on UFC Fight Pass. Also read: 'It's stupid' – Tom Aspinall's father Andy slams UFC boss Dana White for a delayed announcement of the bout with Jon Jones With an MMA record of 35-10-0, Charles Oliveira is one of the top contenders in the lightweight division of the UFC. While his previous bout was a win against Michael Chandler, his next bout has not been announced yet.
USA Today
27-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Charles Oliveira named Forrest Griffin Community Award winner for 2025 UFC Hall of Fame
Charles Oliveira named Forrest Griffin Community Award winner for 2025 UFC Hall of Fame Charles Oliveira will receive recognition for his contributions outside of the octagon during the 2025 UFC Hall of Fame ceremony. The former UFC lightweight champion and owner of the most finishes, submission wins and bonuses in company history, Oliveira has been selected as the winner of the 2025 Forrest Griffin Community Award, which highlights an athlete who has done "exceptional volunteer and charity work and the meaningful impact their efforts have on the community." 'Charles is not only a great athlete, but he's also an amazing role model who enjoys giving back to the community,' UFC CEO Dana White said in a news release. 'Charles does a great job of helping local youth in Sao Paulo by providing them with free education and jiu-jitsu training at his institute, and he's directly helping them create a better life for themselves in the process. It's an honor to present him with his award.' Oliveira will be granted a $25,000 donation to the charity of his choice through the UFC Foundation. The majority of Oliveira's charity work comes through his Charles do Bronxs Institute (ICBronxs), which offer free education, nutrition and jiu-jitsu to underprivileged youth in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Other fighters to be acknowledged with the Forrest Griffin Community award include Dustin Poirier (2021), Max Holloway (2022), Giga Chikadze (2022), Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira (2023), as well as Beneil Dariush (2024). Oliveira joins the 2025 class of the UFC Hall of Fame that includes Robbie Lawler (Modern Wing), Amanda Nunes (Modern Wing), Craig Pilligian (Contributor Wing) and Israel Adesanya vs. Kelvin Gastelum from UFC 236 (Fight Wing).
