Beneil Dariush says Topuria chose Gaethje over Makhachev due to lack of clear gameplan

Beneil Dariush has offered his perspective on why Ilia Topuria decided to face Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev. According to Dariush, Topuria did not have a clear strategic plan for fighting Makhachev, which influenced his decision. Dariush suggested that preparing a gameplan for Gaethje is much simpler compared to the complexity of facing Makhachev. He also speculated that Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as a strong money-making opportunity. Dariush's comments provide insight into the strategic considerations fighters face when choosing opponents. No official confirmation from Topuria's team about these reasons has been mentioned.