Beneil Dariush believes Topuria chose Gaethje over Makhachev due to difficulty

Lightweight contender Beneil Dariush has shared his perspective on Ilia Topuria's decision to fight Justin Gaethje rather than Islam Makhachev. According to Dariush, Topuria did not have a clear game plan for facing Makhachev, which influenced his choice of opponent. Dariush suggested that Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as a more lucrative opportunity that would also be easier to prepare for strategically. He stated that developing a fight plan for Gaethje is much simpler compared to the complexities of facing Makhachev. This analysis comes amid ongoing discussion about Topuria's future opponents and potential superfights across divisions.