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“Classic Izzy Fanboy”: Alex Pereira’s Rare “Smile” Over “Ridiculous” Prank by TikTok Star Goes Viral

Published 05/29/2023, 8:10 AM EDT

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A Tanzanite may be a rare gem. But what’s more rare than that? For UFC fans, it’s Alex Pereira’s smile. It has to be right there on the list of the exceptional sightings on this planet. Known for his serious and stoic personality, Pereira‘s smile, or the lack of it, has become a topic of fascination among fans. However, fans were able to catch its glimpse very recently.

Recently, Pereira made a public appearance, and an unexpected encounter sparked intrigue and amusement among spectators.

Alex Pereira gets caught in an awkward situation!

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The incident occurred when a YouTuber and TikTok star by the name of Max Caruso approached Pereira during a public appearance. Amidst a crowd of fans, Caruso seized the opportunity for a prank and boldly declared, “I am a virgin” to the unsuspecting fighter. Pereira, unsure of how to react to this peculiar statement, found himself caught in an awkward moment, leaving him with a hesitant smile that has since captivated the internet.

The video capturing the encounter quickly spread like wildfire across social media platforms, drawing a range of reactions from fans and viewers. Some did not hold back while questioning the humor behind such a prank. Meanwhile, other fans noticed Pereira’s smiling face and made some hilarious comments about that.

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  • “I don’t understand how this is supposed to be funny”
  • “Im so happy for Ian Garry”
  • “A Covington fan out in the wild”
  • “Whats up with these stupid *ss prank ? Like it’s not even funny anymore”
  • “Lmfao mannnnn these YouTube kids are bugggggin recently, they’re gonna run into the wronggggg dude 1 day and get slapped so bad.”

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  • “Classic Izzy fanboy”
  • “This is ridiculous”
  • “This the first clip I seen of Pereira that was actually funny”
  • “Made Alex smile lmfao yall need to lighten up”

However, it’s not just MMA fans who had been yearning to see the Brazilian fighter smile.

When Tyson Fury asked Pereira to smile

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Getting the MMA fighter to smile is difficult but Fury tried to do exactly that. Recently, famous boxer Tyson Fury visited Australia and crossed paths with Pereira. After exchanging a few positive words, Fury took his phone out of his pocket for a selfie.

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Fury, unfamiliar with Pereira’s no-smile attitude, asked the MMA fighter to smile in the picture. ‘Poatan’ did not decline the request and gave a slight smile. Later, Fury revealed that the former UFC champion’s size and built surprised him.

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Watch This Story – Who Will Alex Pereira Face After UFC 287?

As fans eagerly await Pereira‘s upcoming fight, such incidents add a touch of lightheartedness to the former champion’s serious image.

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Sushant Sharma

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Sushant Sharma is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports who has a keen understanding of the complex commercial nature of the sport. With a degree in Commerce from a prestigious institute, Sushant has a unique perspective on the multi-million-dollar industry that surrounds the UFC. He is an avid fan of the sport and has been following it closely since 2016.
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Rohini Kottu