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

Beneil Dariush has offered his analysis on why Ilia Topuria chose to fight Justin Gaethje instead of pursuing a bout with 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 against Gaethje is much simpler compared to the challenges Makhachev presents. This commentary adds to the ongoing discussion about Topuria's future opponents and his reluctance to move up to lightweight to challenge Makhachev.