Beneil Dariush says Topuria chose Gaethje over Makhachev due to easier game plan

Beneil Dariush has shared his perspective on why Ilia Topuria chose to fight Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev. Dariush believes that Topuria did not have a clear plan for facing Makhachev, which influenced his decision-making. According to Dariush, Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as a money-making opportunity that would be easier to prepare for strategically. Dariush suggests it is much simpler to develop a fight plan for Gaethje compared to the complexities of preparing for Makhachev. This represents Dariush's analysis of Topuria's strategic thinking regarding opponent selection.