Key highlights:
- 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 potential payout of $5.7 million.
- Gaethje later reacted to the wager in a post-fight interview and joked about receiving a new truck.
- Jack.com was mentioned during the interview and appeared on screenshots of the reported bet slip.
Arman Tsarukyan is reportedly celebrating one of the biggest MMA betting wins of the year after backing Justin Gaethje to defeat Ilia Topuria at UFC 317.
Screenshots circulating on social media suggest that the UFC lightweight contender placed a $1 million wager on Gaethje at odds of 5.70. The betting slip showed a projected payout of $5.7 million, implying a profit of $4.7 million if Gaethje emerged victorious.
The screenshots were initially shared more than a week before the fight and quickly resurfaced after the result, prompting widespread discussion among MMA fans online.
Gaethje responds to the reported wager
The reported bet became a topic of conversation during a post-fight media appearance, where Gaethje was asked whether he was aware of Tsarukyan's prediction and the massive stake placed on his behalf.
When informed that Tsarukyan stood to win $5.7 million if he won the fight, Gaethje appeared surprised by the figure before discussing another promise reportedly made by Tsarukyan.
Dana White is asked about the Arman Tsarukyan bet.
Says it was Arman's friend who made the bet.
Later, Justin Gaethje is asked what his message is to Arman, who said he would buy him a truck if he won. pic.twitter.com/GyPoxMWRoq— Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) June 15, 2026
According to the interviewer, Tsarukyan had previously stated that if the bet paid out, he would buy Gaethje a new pickup truck. The former interim lightweight champion responded by saying he would gladly accept a Ram truck, noting that his current vehicle is a 2020 model with roughly 65,000 miles on it.
The interviewer later clarified that the wager had been placed through Jack.com, a crypto betting platform that has become increasingly visible within combat sports circles.
Screenshots spark debate across MMA social media
Much of the attention surrounding the wager stems from screenshots that appear to show the bet being placed before the event. One widely shared social media post claimed that Tsarukyan predicted a Gaethje victory more than a week in advance and backed that prediction with a seven-figure stake.
The screenshots displayed odds of 5.70 on Gaethje, meaning a successful $1 million bet would return $5.7 million, including the original stake.
While celebrity and athlete wagers frequently attract attention online, bets of this size remain uncommon in MMA. As a result, the reported wager quickly became one of the most talked-about side stories from UFC 317.
One of the largest reported MMA wagers in recent memory
Although the full details of the bet have not been independently verified, the combination of a $1 million stake, underdog odds, and a reported $5.7 million payout has made Tsarukyan's prediction one of the most notable betting stories to emerge from the event.
And if Tsarukyan follows through on his reported promise, Gaethje may end up leaving the weekend with more than just a win, as a brand-new Ram truck could also be heading his way.
