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Beneil Dariush believes that Ilia Topuria did not have a clear plan for fighting Islam Makhachev, which influenced his decision to face Justin Gaethje instead. Dariush stated that he thinks Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as a money-making opportunity. According to Dariush, it is much easier to prepare a game plan for Gaethje than it is for Makhachev. The comments suggest Dariush sees Topuria's choice as strategic rather than based on ranking or legacy considerations. This analysis addresses the recent matchmaking decisions in the lightweight and featherweight divisions.
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