Beneil Dariush says Topuria had no clear plan for Makhachev fight

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.