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Beneil Dariush believes Ilia Topuria did not have a clear game plan for facing Islam Makhachev, which influenced his decision to fight Justin Gaethje instead. Dariush suggests Topuria viewed the Gaethje matchup as a lucrative opportunity that would be significantly easier to prepare for tactically. The lightweight contender implies that developing a strategy against Makhachev presents far greater challenges than planning for Gaethje. This analysis offers insight into the strategic considerations behind Topuria's recent fight selection.
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