Beneil Dariush says Topuria chose Gaethje over Makhachev due to difficulty

Beneil Dariush has commented on Ilia Topuria's decision to fight Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev. Dariush believes Topuria did not have a clear plan for facing Makhachev, which influenced his choice. According to Dariush, Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as a money-making opportunity that would be much easier to prepare for. Dariush suggests developing a game plan for Gaethje is significantly simpler than preparing for Makhachev's style. The comments provide insight into the strategic considerations behind Topuria's opponent selection.