Beneil Dariush says Topuria chose Gaethje over Makhachev due to gameplan

Beneil Dariush believes that Ilia Topuria did not have a clear plan for fighting Islam Makhachev, which influenced his decision to face Justin Gaethje instead. According to Dariush, Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as a money-making opportunity. Dariush explained that developing a gameplan for Gaethje is much simpler compared to preparing for Makhachev. The comments suggest Topuria opted for what he perceived as a more winnable and profitable bout.