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Charles Oliveira Named 2025 Recipient Of Forrest Griffin Community Award

Former Lightweight Champion Earns Forrest Griffin Community Award

Apr. 27, 2025

UFC today announced that former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira has been named the 2025 recipient of the Forrest Griffin Community Award. Named in honor of UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin, the award recognizes a UFC athlete for their exceptional volunteer and charity work and the meaningful impact their efforts have on the community.

The Forrest Griffin Community Award is presented annually as part of the UFC Honors President’s Choice category, as the award recipient is personally selected by UFC President and CEO Dana White.