Beneil Dariush: Topuria chose Gaethje because he had no clear plan for Islam

Beneil Dariush has offered his perspective on why Ilia Topuria chose to fight Justin Gaethje rather than 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's much simpler to develop a clear game plan against Gaethje compared to the challenges posed by Makhachev's diverse skill set. The comments suggest Dariush thinks Topuria took the more favorable stylistic matchup while still securing a high-profile payday.