Beneil Dariush: Topuria chose Gaethje over Makhachev due to easier gameplan

Beneil Dariush has offered his analysis on why Ilia Topuria chose to fight Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev. Dariush believes Topuria looked at the Gaethje fight as a money opportunity that would be much easier to prepare a specific gameplan for compared to facing Makhachev. According to Dariush, Topuria did not have a clear plan for fighting the lightweight champion, which influenced his decision. The comment suggests that Makhachev presents a more complex tactical puzzle than Gaethje. Dariush's assessment implies strategic considerations beyond just competitive challenge influenced Topuria's choice.