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Beneil Dariush believes Ilia Topuria did not have a clear plan for fighting Islam Makhachev, which led to his decision to face Justin Gaethje instead. According to Dariush, Topuria viewed the Gaethje matchup as a money fight that would be easier to prepare for tactically. Dariush suggested that developing a gameplan against Makhachev is significantly more difficult than preparing for Gaethje. This analysis offers insight into Topuria's strategic thinking regarding opponent selection. The comments reflect Dariush's perspective on the lightweight and featherweight title pictures.
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