Prominent UFC lightweight fighter Arman Tsarukyan could face disciplinary action from the organization following his substantial wager on the UFC White House event.
Current UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is set to put his undisputed belt on the line against interim titleholder Justin Gaethje this Sunday on the grounds of the White House. The UFC Freedom 250 event showcases a lineup of seven captivating bouts, culminating in the Topuria versus Gaethje headline contest.
While Topuria and Gaethje finalize their training for UFC Freedom 250, leading lightweight Arman Tsarukyan remains poised for a probable challenge against whoever emerges victorious. Tsarukyan, whose last fight was a victory over Dan Hooker at UFC Qatar last year, is broadly anticipated to receive the subsequent championship opportunity following the White House spectacle.
Beyond his achievements within the Octagon, Tsarukyan hails from an affluent background. He originates from a prosperous family in Armenia, a fact that multiple fighters have invoked to characterize him as ‘entitled’.
UFC competitors are prohibited from wagering on any bouts organized by the promotion, a rule enacted after recent disputes concerning supposed match-fixing and unusual odds movements. However, this restriction did not deter Tsarukyan from placing a significant bet on the main event of UFC Freedom 250, involving two individuals he may soon face.
Arman Tsarukyan gambles $1 million on Ilia Topuria, disregarding UFC betting regulations
Through a recent tweet, Tsarukyan publicized his substantial seven-figure bet concerning the main event at UFC White House.
Can’t wait 😂🤫💰 pic.twitter.com/dDRjAu56mj
— Arman Tsarukyan UFC (@ArmanUfc) June 12, 2026
“Can’t wait [LAUGHS],” Tsarukyan shared.
At the time of this publication, the UFC leadership, particularly CEO Dana White, has not issued a statement regarding Tsarukyan’s substantial gamble. Numerous fans reprimanded Tsarukyan within the comment section of his social media update.
“STOP YOU CAN’T DO THAT,” one fan wrote.
“Fighters can’t bet on fights,” another said.
“So f****** illegal smh.”
“Hey bro it’s illegal to bet on UFC fights as a fighter.”
Currently, Tsarukyan has not addressed the criticism, and his social media update is still active on his X platform. Nevertheless, it is probable that the UFC management will contact him shortly.
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