Beneil Dariush says Topuria chose Gaethje over Makhachev due to easier game plan

Beneil Dariush believes Ilia Topuria did not have a clear game plan for a potential fight with Islam Makhachev, which influenced his decision to fight Justin Gaethje instead. Dariush suggests that Topuria viewed the Gaethje matchup as a money fight that would be easier to prepare for tactically. According to Dariush, developing a strategy against Gaethje is much simpler compared to the challenges of planning for Makhachev. The comments provide Dariush's perspective on Topuria's recent matchmaking decisions.