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

Beneil Dariush offered his perspective on why Ilia Topuria opted to fight Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev. According to Dariush, Topuria did not have a clear strategic plan for facing Makhachev, which influenced his decision. Dariush believes Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as a lucrative opportunity that would be easier to prepare for tactically. He suggested that developing a game plan for Gaethje is much simpler than formulating one for Makhachev. This assessment sheds light on the strategic considerations behind Topuria's recent matchmaking choices.