Beneil Dariush shared his thoughts on why Ilia Topuria opted to fight Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev. Dariush believes Topuria did not have a clear plan for facing Makhachev, making the Gaethje matchup more appealing. He suggests Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as a lucrative opportunity with a more straightforward strategic approach. Preparing a game plan for Gaethje is much simpler than for Makhachev, according to Dariush. This insight sheds light on the decision-making process behind high-level UFC matchmaking.
