Las Vegas – UFC announced today that the former lightweight UFC champion, Charles Oliveira, has won the Forrest Griffin Award forrest Griffin. Award in honor of UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin, the award recognizes the UFC athlete as a unique volunteer work and charity as well as a significant impact of their efforts on the community.

The Forrest Griffin Community Award is awarded annually as part of the UFC President’s Election category, because the prize winner is personally elected by the President and General Director of UFC Dana White. UFC Honors is an annual program of the company’s UFC athletes, unique performances and special moments throughout the year.

As a winner of the Forrest Griffin Award Award Forrest Griffin, Oliveira will receive a donation of $ 25,000 for his chosen charity organization. All donations are courtesy of the UFC Foundation.

Oliveira will be honored for this award during 2025 UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony as part 13^th Annual International UFC Fight Week^UMBRELLA. The event will take place Thursday, June 26 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and will be broadcast live, only on UFC Fight Pass^®.

“Charles is not only a great athlete, but also an amazing role model who likes to give away communities,” said Dana White, president and general director of the UFC. “Charles does a great job, helping local youth in Sao Paulo, providing them with free education and training of Jiu-Jitsu at their institute, and directly helps them in creating a better life for themselves. It is the honor to give him a reward.”

Founded in 2012 as a social project at the Gold Team Gym Charles Oliveira in the Vicente de Carvalho district in Guarujá (São Paulo), Charles to the Bronxs Institute (Icbronxs) provides hundreds of local youth, the possibility of a better future thanks to free art, education, nutrition and jiu-jitsu.

The creation of an institute is full of Oliveira’s childhood wheels, because a similar social project introduced it to the Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of 12. This project provided Oliveir with a secure space for training and protecting his education, which helped him become the champion of Jiu-Jitsu practicing two months after his first lesson.

Oliveira’s social project was recognized as an institute in 2022 and officially opened a fresh space dedicated entirely to the training of local youth in the non -dissected in Sao Paulo in 2023.

Since its inception in 2012, over 150 students have trained and completed Oliveira programs, and many students have achieved their dreams through MMA, jiu-jitsu, sign language classes and various social initiatives.

In addition to Brazil, Oliveira still reflects local communities around the world, teaching Jiu-Jitsu and talks to unpredictable youth in cooperation with other MMA athletes and in cooperation with UFC youth mentoring programs.

Currently not. The 2-year claimant in a airy division, Oliveira is a veteran of 46 fights and has recorded the 35-10-1 (23-10-1 UFC) record since his professional debut in 2008. The vicious Brazilian champion of Jiu-Jitsu, Oliveira, won more than 15 medals and became a two-time world champion of Jiu-Jitsu to MMA. To learn more, visit Charlesdobronxinstity.

Bold combat federation A very awaited return to Bulgaria will return on July 12 with Brave CF 97, which took place in connection with Bulgarian combat agency (BFA) W Burgas Arena. This is the second time Brave CF brings a world -class MMA competition to Bulgaria, additionally strengthening its reputation as the most hosted promotion in Europe.

After the success of last year’s inaugural Bulgarian event, Brave CF 97 promises to deliver the arranged combat card with international stars and the best Bulgarian talents. Fans can expect electrifying duels in many weight classes, because the promotion is undergoing a record run in 2025, along with bold CF events, which are already held in 35 countries, including 16 on European land, the upcoming return to Burgas, as well as the debut in Switzerland, emphasizes the unjustified pushing of the organization for the construction of MMA.

As part of the “Brave” campaign, Brave CF 97 will not only present the most significant competitions, but also serve as a stepping stone in the direction of 100 promotional event this year. This groundbreaking edition will unite warriors from all over Europe, Asia, Africa and not only, strengthening the Brave CF mission of giving athletes from all regions of the global stage. Tickets that will soon appear on sale, Bulgarian fans may witness another unforgettable night of MMA shares.

Brave CF 97 will be another flagship installment in the “Year Brave” campaign, an initiative aimed at distinguishing the elite MMA talents on every continent and expanding the Brave CF mission regarding global integration and possibilities in combat sports.

Las Vegas – in honor of the month of military recognition, UFC GYM®The first main extension of the UFC® brand will extend the free 30-day training period for all vigorous military and retired military employees, and vigorous people in the American armed forces can also mention a seven-day transition to recovery. Service members can list offers in selected UFC Gym® and UFC Fit® locations throughout the country from Thursday, May 1 to Saturday, May 31.

In May, choose UFC Gym® and UFC Fit® locations will also host trainings inspired by army-difficult, team fitness classes modeled after real military training. These special sessions are aimed at supporting camaraderie and celebrate the strength and resistance of our armed forces.

Members of vigorous service and retired military services will have access to the world -class fitness classes and programs, including the schedule of intervocated MMA fitness classes, such as boxing air conditioning and kickboxing, Fit Fit and Daily Ultimate Training (Hiit). The most state-of-the-art amenities available in the most vital fitness facilities include weight with free weights, internal grass, bags, solid cardio training equipment and strength, sauna, full -length changing rooms, Octagon® in selected locations, children’s club, cafes Hałazd and others. Classes and amenities may vary depending on the location.

PASS Recovery holders can enjoy specialized procedures before and after training offered in cooperation with industry leaders. Services such as Normatec compression, cryotherapy, red lithe therapy and others offer a balanced approach to fitness while working on restoring tough -working bodies with full potential. Recovery services may vary depending on the location.

To implement a free 30-day training offer, recent members must present an vital military identifier. To get detailed information on the location of participants or learn more, contact the local UFC Gym® or visit www.ufcgym.com.

As part of a long -term career growth for veterans, UFC Gym® also offers a 25% discount on territorial fees for qualified military veterans interested in the property of the franchise in the United States. For franchise information, visit www.ufgymfranchise.com or contact franchise@ufcgym.com.