Arman Tsarukyan is making headlines with a jaw-dropping $1 million bet on Justin Gaethje to defeat Ilia Topuria at the upcoming UFC White House event. As the anticipation builds for this lightweight title unification bout, Tsarukyan is going against the grain of public opinion, which heavily favors Topuria.
Next Sunday, the main event will see Topuria, the clear favorite, take on interim champion Gaethje. Many analysts believe Topuria will secure a swift victory, but Tsarukyan isn’t convinced. While streaming live with Deen The Great, Tsarukyan decided to put his money where his mouth is, initially planning to wager $50,000 before dramatically increasing his bet.
“I want Ilia,” Tsarukyan admitted during the stream, “but Gaethje, bro. Every time Gaethje fought, everybody thought he’s going to lose, but he always won. Even last one.” His enthusiasm for Gaethje’s potential to pull off an upset was palpable.
The scene unfolded aboard a boat, where Tsarukyan’s excitement grew as he contemplated the potential payout. “Bro, Gaethje, please,” he urged. “Just knock him out, and next day, I’ll go and get the plane. Down payment on a plane.” He even joked about buying Gaethje a nice watch if he comes through.
However, the thrill of the wager soon gave way to a sobering reality. After the initial rush, Tsarukyan reflected on the magnitude of his bet, acknowledging the hard truth: “It’s not easy to make $1 million. It was easy to click.” He even anticipated a call from his father once he caught wind of the risky gamble.
UFC White House is set for June 14 in Washington, D.C., and fans are eager to see if Tsarukyan’s bold bet will pay off. Will Gaethje defy the odds once again, or will Topuria prove the experts right?
