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

Beneil Dariush has weighed in on Ilia Topuria's decision to face Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev. According to Dariush, Topuria did not have a clear plan for fighting Makhachev, which influenced his choice. Dariush believes Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as a more lucrative opportunity that would be easier to prepare for strategically. The lightweight contender suggests that developing a gameplan for Makhachev is significantly more complex than preparing for Gaethje. This represents Dariush's perspective on Topuria's decision-making process regarding his next opponent.