"Bro felt like MrBeast": Internet in splits after seeing Alex Pereira hand a random fan a stack of cash

Alex Sandro Pereira, the Brazilian powerhouse famous for his prowess in both MMA and kickboxing, was nonchalantly walking through New York's renowned Diamond District with his entourage and bodyguards when he chose to turn an ordinary moment into a lifelong memory for someone.

Out of the blue, he pulled off a flex even heavyweight belts cannot by giving a random fan a fat bundle of cash like it was pocket money.

The fan, who had been recording the street scene on his phone, stiffened for half a second before flashing like he won the lottery. Surprise suddenly changed to complete thrill as the fighter realized he'd just brightened the fan's day with his presence. As soon as the news came out, someone (@Nicekevvv) took to his X account and commented:

"Bro felt like Mr.Beast"

Social media was quick to compare Alex Pereira to a famous internet philanthropist, MrBeast. People joked that the moment was reminiscent of viral giveaway videos, with Pereira giving away money as if it were part of a challenge.

The surprised nature of the act, along with the reaction of the fans, made it seem more like a live episode of an internet giveaway than a celebrity sighting.

Of course, the internet did not waste any time making the moment hilarious. While the fan was on it celebrating his surprise windfall, social media was already filled with memes, jokes, and crazy takes. The responses from the internet were pretty much as entertaining as the cash drop itself.

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Netizens reacted to Alex Pereira handing a random fan a stack of cash

The whole experience soon became meme fodder throughout social media. The internet being the internet made a simple action into a comedy spectacle. Some people could not help but make light of the entire situation, cracking that Pereira was experimenting with his "cash weight" division:

"It was all the small bills he got in change that he didn’t want to deal with," a user joked.

"He's actually recruiting future sparring partners," another user commented.

"Alex is such a odd dude lol who walks around with that many 10’s hahaha Chama," according to a netizen.

Others went the more wholesome path, complimenting Alex for his kindness and labeling it a true champion move. Many appreciated how he remained humble despite his victory, showing that his knockout strength reached beyond the octagon:

"Legend. One of the coolest UFC fighters ever.,"a fan commented.

"Just when Alex couldn’t get more likeable, he does this. What a goat.," another user commented.

And then there was the peanut gallery, those not taking sides but gleefully agitating the pot while snacking on virtual popcorn. They jeered at the mayhem, joked about claiming the Diamond District as their territory, and indulged in the entire moment like it was prime-time television:

"Chama santa," a user joked.

"jus walkin around with a stack of tens like the tooth fairy i love Alex lmaoo," another netizen hilariously commented.

"Not gonna lie Alex pereirais a MAASTER CLASS on how to handle fame and develop great PR. Looks effortless too," according to a user.

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In the end, Alex Pereira not only dropped money, he dropped the internet into a tizzy. Between the memes, admiration, and peanut gallery analysis, it was less a relaxed street incident and more the season finale of "UFC: Diamond District Edition." One thing is certain: the next time Pereira goes out onto the streets, fans may bring signs that read "Will film for funds."

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