YouTube Star SteveWillDoIt Wins $1.2M Betting on UFC Upset

Nelk Boys member scores massive payday after blindly betting on Petr Yan to beat Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:00am

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In a shocking turn of events, popular YouTube personality SteveWillDoIt found himself $1.2 million richer after placing a $300,000 bet on Petr Yan to defeat reigning bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323. Despite not even knowing who Yan was fighting, Steve's risky wager paid off as Yan pulled off the upset victory, leaving many fans and experts stunned.

Why it matters

Steve's massive betting win highlights the unpredictable nature of sports and the potential for massive upsets, even when the odds seem stacked against the underdog. It also raises questions about whether a trilogy fight between Yan and Dvalishvili is necessary to settle the score after their epic 10-round battle.

The details

Steve, a member of the popular Nelk Boys YouTube crew, is known for his high-stakes gambling habits. When he spotted Petr Yan as an underdog in the UFC 323 main event, he decided to place a $300,000 bet without even knowing Yan's opponent. It was only after the bet was placed that Steve realized Yan was facing off against the seemingly unbeatable bantamweight champion, Merab Dvalishvili.

  • UFC 323 took place on April 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The players

SteveWillDoIt

A popular YouTube personality and member of the Nelk Boys crew, known for his high-stakes gambling habits.

Petr Yan

A Russian professional mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC's bantamweight division.

Merab Dvalishvili

The reigning UFC bantamweight champion, known for his dominant performances in the division.

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What they’re saying

“I blindly bet $300,000 on Petr Yan. Merab... I'm feeling the loss already.”

— SteveWillDoIt, YouTube Personality

“I just won $1 million!”

— SteveWillDoIt

What’s next

The UFC is expected to make a decision on whether to book a trilogy fight between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili in the coming weeks, given the epic nature of their previous two encounters.

The takeaway

Steve's massive betting win on the UFC 323 main event underscores the unpredictable nature of sports and the potential for massive upsets, even when the odds seem stacked against the underdog. It also raises questions about the future of the bantamweight division and whether a trilogy fight between Yan and Dvalishvili is necessary to settle the score.