Arman Tsarukyan offers to pay Ilia Topuria’s medical bills after cashing ‘crazy’ UFC White House bet

Arman Tsarukyan has reacted to his wild bet on Justin Gaethje paying out on Sunday evening,

The highest lightweight contender went viral for putting a $1 million wager on an upset occurring at UFC Freedom 250.

Arman Tsarukyan cashed out $5.7 million when Ilia Topuria suffered a fourth-round knockout loss on the White House on Sunday.

After losing his belt and undefeated record, what’s next for Ilia Topuria?

Arman Tsarukyan desires to share his winnings

UFC fighters have been barred from betting on bouts since 2022, so Arman Tsarukyan’s White House win is controversial.

Dana White insists it was considered one of Tsarukyan’s friends who made the bet, however the Armenian is celebrating prefer it’s his money after UFC Freedom 250.

“They called us crazy,” Tsarukyan recently wrote on Instagram alongside a picture of his winning bet slip.

“Ilia, in case you need money in your medical bills, let me know.”

In a post on X, Tsarukyan offered to spend a few of his $5.7 million winnings on a lavish gift for Justin Gaethje. 

“What color truck you would like? @justingaethje,” he tweeted at the brand new UFC lightweight champion.

Did Justin Gaethje pull off the largest upset of all time? 😱

‘The Highlight’ stopped Ilia Topuria to finally change into a UFC champion on the White House.

Arman Tsarukyan appears to be next in line

It appears unlikely that Ilia Topuria shall be given an instantaneous rematch after losing his first 155lb title defence.

Arman Tsarukyan, because the division’s longtime primary contender, should fight Justin Gaethje next.

At once, Tsarukyan is with no fight, having competed only once in MMA since beating Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 in April 2024.

The 29-year-old appears to be more interested by wrestling after dominating UFC legend Tony Ferguson at RAF 10 on Friday.

Tsarukyan is booked to compete at RAF Georgia on July 11, before facing former interim UFC welterweight champion Colby Covington at RAF 11 every week later.

It’s currently unclear when Tsarukyan will make his eagerly anticipated return to the UFC Octagon.