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Beneil Dariush believes Ilia Topuria did not have a clear plan for fighting Islam Makhachev, which influenced his decision to fight Justin Gaethje instead. According to Dariush, Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as a money-making opportunity. Dariush stated that preparing a gameplan for Gaethje is much simpler compared to preparing for Makhachev. The comments suggest Topuria opted for a more straightforward matchup strategically. Dariush's analysis indicates he sees Makhachev as a significantly more complex puzzle to solve tactically.
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