Dariush: Topuria chose Gaethje over Makhachev due to easier fight planning

Beneil Dariush has shared his perspective on why Ilia Topuria opted to face Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev. According to Dariush, Topuria did not have a clear game plan for fighting Makhachev, which influenced his decision-making. Dariush believes Topuria viewed the Gaethje matchup as a more lucrative opportunity. He suggests that preparing a tactical plan for Gaethje is significantly simpler than devising one for Makhachev.