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

Beneil Dariush has weighed in on Ilia Topuria's decision to face Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev. According to Dariush, Topuria did not have a clear plan for fighting Makhachev, which influenced his choice. Dariush believes Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as a money opportunity. He also suggested it is much simpler to prepare a gameplan for Gaethje than for Makhachev. The comments shed light on the strategic considerations behind Topuria's matchmaking decisions.