- Arman Tsarukyan reportedly placed a $1 million bet on Justin Gaethje to defeat Ilia Topuria.
- Screenshots shared online showed odds of 5.70 and a projected payout of $5.7 million.
- During a post-fight interview, Gaethje confirmed hearing about the wager and joked about receiving a new Ram truck.
- The betting platform Jack.com was mentioned during the interview and featured in social media posts about the bet.
Arman Tsarukyan appears to have landed one of the biggest combat sports bets of the year. He backed Justin Gaethje in his highly anticipated matchup against Ilia Topuria.
Some screenshots are circulating on social media. They suggest Tsarukyan placed a $1 million wager on Gaethje to win the fight at odds of 5.70. That created a potential payout of $5.7 million. The images started spreading before the fight. They show a betting slip listing Gaethje as the selection and an estimated payout of $5.7 million if successful.
Following the result, MMA fans quickly resurfaced the wager. Several posts claimed that Tsarukyan successfully turned the seven-figure stake into a multi-million-dollar payday.
Gaethje Reacts to Tsarukyan’s Bet
The wager became a talking point during a post-fight media appearance. The mediaperson asked Gaethje whether he knew about Tsarukyan’s prediction and the substantial bet placed on his behalf.
When informed that Tsarukyan had reportedly wagered enough money to win $5.7 million if Gaethje was victorious, the former interim lightweight champion appeared surprised by the amount.
The reporter also asked about a separate promise from Tsarukyan that he would buy Gaethje a truck if the bet hit. Gaethje responded by saying he would happily take a Ram pickup truck. The new lightweight champion’s current vehicle is a 2020 model with about 65,000 miles.
During the exchange, the interviewer also clarified that the wager had been placed through Jack.com. This crypto-friendly betting platform has gained visibility through partnerships with combat sports personalities and online creators.
Social Media Screenshots Fuel Discussion
Interest in the bet intensified after screenshots emerged showing what appeared to be a betting slip dated more than a week before the fight. One social media post claimed that Tsarukyan had predicted Gaethje’s victory in advance and committed the $1 million stake before the event took place.
The screenshots displayed odds of 5.70, meaning a successful $1 million wager would generate a return of $5.7 million, including the original stake.
While large wagers are not uncommon among high-profile athletes and celebrities, seven-figure bets remain relatively rare, particularly in MMA. The size of the reported stake quickly made it one of the most talked-about betting stories surrounding the event.
One of MMA’s Biggest Reported Betting Wins
Whether the bet ultimately ranks among the largest publicly known MMA wagers will depend on further verification from the parties involved. However, the combination of a seven-figure stake, underdog odds, and a reported $5.7 million payout has already made Tsarukyan’s prediction one of the most widely discussed stories to emerge from the fight weekend.
