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

Beneil Dariush 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 plan for fighting Makhachev, which influenced his decision. Dariush believes Topuria viewed the Gaethje matchup as a more lucrative opportunity. He also suggested that developing a gameplan for Gaethje is significantly easier than preparing for Makhachev. The comments provide insight into the strategic considerations behind Topuria's recent fight selection.