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Justin Gaethje challenged Ilia Topuria for the lightweight title in the main event at UFC White House on Sunday at the White House. A massive underdog going into the fight, Gaethje handed Topuria a brutal beating, forcing his corner to throw in the towel at the end of the fourth round.
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Tsarukyan had placed a massive $1 million bet on Gaethje for a payout of $5.7 million. “Ahalkalakets” had promised to buy Gaethje a RAM truck if he defeated Topuria. Tsarukyan now confirms he will honor his promise to Gaethje. Tsarukyan is scheduled to compete in a wrestling match against Colby Covington at RAF 11 on July 18 in St. Louis, Missouri. Tsarukyan says he will buy Gaethje a truck after his wrestling match.
Reaping the Rewards
“Of course,” Tsarukyan said on “The Ariel Helwani Show.” “I just checked what color he wants… I’m competing on July 18 in St. Louis, and after St. Louis, I’m going to bring him a truck. RAM. And RAM is the UFC’s official sponsor, maybe they’re gonna give me discount 15 to 20%. If they don’t give me discount, it’s OK. It’s not that expensive.”
Tsarukyan also asked Gaethje for his preferred color on social media. Gaethje’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz, told him that he would send him the color and model of the truck.
Champ, I will send you the color and model😊
— Ali Abdelaziz (@AliAbdelaziz00) June 15, 2026
Tsarukyan (23-3) has been sidelined from the UFC lightweight title picture since pulling out of a scheduled title fight against Islam Makhachev last year. Topuria won the vacant title against Charles Oliveira after Makhachev moved up to welterweight. Despite Tsarukyan being widely considered the most deserving title contender, Topuria kept insisting on defending his title against Paddy Pimblett, who eventually lost an interim title fight against Gaethje. Topuria’s defeat opens up the lightweight title picture again, with Tsarukyan as the frontrunner for the next shot.
This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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