Alex Pereira Wins 2026 Forrest Griffin Community Award
Alex Pereira has been awarded the UFC's 2026 Forrest Griffin Community Award. The former two-division UFC champion expressed his gratitude on social media.
Pereira took to Instagram to thank the UFC and everyone who has supported his journey after the announcement. He dedicated the award to those who have been part of his journey.
The recognition reflects values Pereira has always believed in, including helping people and families through charity and martial arts. He thanked the UFC for the honor.
As part of the recognition, Pereira will receive a $25,000 donation from the UFC Foundation to a charity of his choice. He joins a list of previous recipients that includes Dustin Poirier and Max Holloway.
Pereira's commitment to giving back is evident through the Instituto Poatan, an organization he founded in 2024. The initiative provides free after-school tutoring, computer literacy programs, and jiu-jitsu training to over 500 young people in Brazil.
UFC CEO Dana White praised Pereira's commitment to charity. Pereira's sister, Aline, also received a gift from him - a house in Connecticut on his birthday.
The property is located near Teixeira MMA & Fitness, where both siblings have spent time training. Pereira is looking ahead to his next UFC appearance after falling short in his bid to become the promotion's first three-division champion.
He suffered a defeat to Ciryl Gane in an interim heavyweight title fight at the UFC White House event in June. Pereira has since indicated that he intends to remain in the heavyweight division for his next outing.
Pereira's next fight has not been announced yet. He will likely face a tough opponent in the heavyweight division.
The UFC's 2026 Forrest Griffin Community Award is a prestigious honor. Pereira is the latest recipient of the award.
The award is given to UFC fighters who demonstrate a strong commitment to charity and community work. Pereira's work with the Instituto Poatan is an example of this commitment.
Pereira's fans are proud of his achievement. He is an inspiration to many young people in Brazil and around the world.
The $25,000 donation from the UFC Foundation will go to a charity of Pereira's choice. He will likely use the donation to support his charitable work.
Pereira's sister, Aline, is also a martial artist. She is scheduled to defend her Karate Combat flyweight title against Juliana Velasquez at Karate Combat 62 in Miami.
The event will take place soon. Aline is training hard to prepare for the fight.
Pereira's family is very supportive of his career. His sister's success is also a source of pride for him.
The UFC's 2026 Forrest Griffin Community Award is a well-deserved honor for Pereira. He continues to inspire fans with his charitable work and his achievements in the UFC.