The interim UFC lightweight champion is making the most of AI’s rise.
Justin Gaethje emerged victorious from the first main event of 2026 and of the Paramount era, becoming a two-time interim titleholder at 155 pounds in the process.
In the main event of UFC 324 in Las Vegas, Gaethje beat Paddy Pimblett in their entertaining five-round battle at T-Mobile Arena.
‘The Highlight’ was on top for large portions of the headliner on January 24, and Gaethje credited his genius game plan for helping him hand Pimblett the first loss of his UFC career.
But it appears that the American fan favorite also received some help from a surprising source on fight day…
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Justin Gaethje used AI during his UFC 324 fight day preparation
After UFC 324, Gaethje recently reflected on his upset victory over ‘The Baddy’ during an episode of coach Trevor Wittman’s podcast, What Hones You Show.
‘The Highlight’ made a surprising admission, revealing that he used ChatGPT to decide on a couple of things related to his fight day routine.
“Earlier in the day (of UFC 324), I asked ChatGPT something,” Gaethje…
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