Beneil Dariush: Topuria chose Gaethje because easier to plan for than Makhachev

Beneil Dariush has offered his perspective on why Ilia Topuria chose to fight Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev. According to Dariush, Topuria did not have a clear game plan for facing Makhachev, which influenced his decision. Dariush believes Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as a lucrative opportunity that would be easier to prepare for strategically. The lightweight contender suggested that developing a plan for Gaethje is much simpler than preparing for Makhachev's skill set. This assessment provides Dariush's interpretation of Topuria's matchmaking choices.