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

Beneil Dariush believes Ilia Topuria did not have a clear plan to fight Islam Makhachev, which influenced his decision to face Justin Gaethje instead. Dariush suggests Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as a good money-making opportunity. According to Dariush, it is much easier to prepare a gameplan for Gaethje than for Makhachev. The comments suggest Topuria opted for the strategically simpler matchup. Dariush's analysis implies that fighting Makhachev presents significantly more tactical challenges than facing Gaethje.