Ciryl Gane has revealed how his defeat to Jon Jones at UFC 285 reshaped his mindset as a UFC fighter. The French heavyweight contender lost the vacant title to Jones via first-round submission in March 2023.
In an interview published on November 11, 2026, Gane discussed the mental adjustments he made following the loss. He emphasized the importance of resilience and learning from setbacks as he continues to pursue another championship opportunity.



