The combat sports world is in absolute chaos! Just when fans thought 2025 couldn’t get any wilder, former UFC interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane has publicly called out double champ Alex Pereira, challenging “Poatan” to a heavyweight showdown that could reshape the entire UFC landscape.

But that wasn’t the only headline-grabbing drama — footage has gone mega-viral after boxing sensation Ryan Garcia appeared to snub UFC legend Jon Jones in a shock post-event encounter that’s left fans buzzing and social media in flames.

In an electrifying statement that’s sending shockwaves through MMA media, Ciryl Gane took to social media daring Alex Pereira to “step up and test his legendary power against real heavyweight muscle.”

Gane said: “I respect Alex. He’s a monster — but if he’s really that guy, come to heavyweight. Let’s see if Poatan can handle my world.”

Pereira, who currently holds UFC titles in two divisions and recently defended his light heavyweight strap in devastating fashion, hasn’t responded yet — but fight fans are already salivating at the possibility of Pereira vs Gane, a stylistic dream matchup pitting pure striking power against elite footwork and movement.

Social media is in meltdown as clips, memes, and breakdowns flood timelines with speculation.

Fans are calling this potential clash “the biggest cross-divisional fight since Jon Jones vs Miocic,” with some insisting Pereira’s legendary left hook could end anyone — even a heavyweight.

Others argue Gane’s size, agility, and technical precision would make him the perfect test for the Brazilian destroyer.

 Jon Jones Snubbed by Ryan Garcia – The Moment That Broke the Internet

Meanwhile, in an unexpected crossover of MMA and boxing worlds, a viral video surfaced showing Ryan Garcia appearing to refuse a handshake from Jon Jones during a backstage meet-and-greet moment.

The clip — which has already racked up millions of views on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram — shows Jones extending his hand as Garcia looks away, offering a brief nod instead. The interaction instantly exploded online, sparking debates about respect, rivalry, and ego between two of combat sports’ most polarizing figures.

Fans quickly took sides:

“Ryan Garcia really just big-timed Jon Jones?!” one user wrote.

“Jon looked shocked — that’s crazy disrespect,” said another.

Others defended Garcia, suggesting it might have been a misunderstanding or an edited clip.

Regardless, “Jon Jones Ryan Garcia handshake” became one of the top-trending phrases in sports overnight.

Between Gane’s bold callout of Pereira and Garcia’s headline-grabbing interaction with Jon Jones, 2025 continues to deliver nonstop drama for MMA and boxing fans alike.

If Pereira accepts Gane’s challenge, it could mark the beginning of a historic heavyweight run — while the viral Garcia-Jones moment shows just how deeply the lines between combat sports are blurring in the modern era.