Beneil Dariush has offered his perspective on why Ilia Topuria chose to fight Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev. According to Dariush, Topuria looked at the Gaethje fight as a money-making opportunity that would be easier to prepare for strategically. Dariush believes it is much simpler to develop a game plan against Gaethje than against the dominant lightweight champion Makhachev. The comments suggest Dariush views Topuria's decision as a practical business choice rather than avoiding a challenge. Topuria recently defeated Gaethje in a high-profile featherweight bout.
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