Beneil Dariush says Topuria chose Gaethje over Makhachev for easier game plan

Beneil Dariush believes Ilia Topuria did not have a clear plan to defeat Islam Makhachev, which influenced his decision to fight Justin Gaethje instead. Dariush suggests Topuria viewed the Gaethje matchup as a more lucrative opportunity. According to Dariush, preparing a strategic game plan for Gaethje is significantly easier than devising one for Makhachev. The comments reflect Dariush's analysis of Topuria's recent career choices and opponent selection. This represents insider perspective on high-level lightweight and featherweight matchmaking dynamics.