Beneil Dariush says Topuria chose Gaethje over Makhachev for easier gameplan

Beneil Dariush has offered his analysis on why Ilia Topuria chose to fight Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev. Dariush believes Topuria did not have a clear plan for facing Makhachev, making the Gaethje fight a more attractive option. According to Dariush, Topuria viewed the Gaethje bout as a moneymaking opportunity with a much simpler fight plan to prepare compared to the complexity of facing Makhachev. The comments suggest Topuria made a strategic choice based on stylistic matchups and preparation difficulty.