Dariush: Topuria chose Gaethje over Makhachev due to lack of clear gameplan

Beneil Dariush believes Ilia Topuria opted to fight Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev because he lacked a clear strategy for facing the lightweight champion. Dariush suggests Topuria viewed the Gaethje matchup as a lucrative opportunity that would be easier to prepare for tactically. According to Dariush, developing a gameplan against Makhachev presents significantly greater challenges than preparing for Gaethje. This commentary sheds light on Topuria's decision-making process in selecting his next opponent.