Star of combat sports, Alex Poatán He continues to expand his legacy in his career and shows that he is an example to be followed not only as a professional fighter. This Saturday (11), during the broadcast of UFC 327, an event held in Miami (USA), the Brazilian was honored by the company, being inducted into the Hall of Fame for the work he has been doing in the social sphere. The athlete won the 'Community Award'. Forrest griffin' of 2026 and will join the select group at the ceremony that will take place in July.
Recently, Poatan visited the Children's Healing Hospital, which partners with the UFC, and brought joy to the children battling cancer. But the main reason the Brazilian won this award was the 'Poatan Institute'.
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Founded by Alex in 2025 and located in the Batistini neighborhood of São Bernardo do Campo (SP), the institute is a non-profit organization that supports underprivileged youth and aims to transform lives through culture, education, and sports. The fighter's social project offers five courses, with a focus on martial arts, computer skills, and English. In January, the UFC star even donated 2,6 basic food baskets to needy families in the region.
It's worth highlighting that Poatan is constantly involved in charitable campaigns and performs good deeds. The most recent of these occurred in April. While visiting Minas Gerais, more precisely Sobrália, the athlete, alongside his friend and coach, participated in several charitable events. Glover Teixeira, distributed boxes of chocolates to the children during the Easter celebration.
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With the news, Alex Poatán He becomes the seventh fighter to win the 'Community Prize'. Forrest griffin'. Before, Beneil Dariush, Charles of the Bronx, Dustin poirier, Giga ChikadzeNogueira brothers (Rodrigo Minotauro e Rogério Minotouro) to Max Holloway They were honored for their wonderful initiatives.
Alex Poatán At a UFC press conference. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
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