Beneil Dariush says Topuria chose Gaethje over Makhachev for easier plan

Beneil Dariush has offered his perspective on Ilia Topuria's opponent selection, specifically regarding the choice between Islam Makhachev and Justin Gaethje. Dariush stated that Topuria did not have a clear game plan for facing Makhachev, which influenced his decision. The lightweight contender suggested that Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as both a money-making opportunity and a more straightforward matchup to prepare for tactically. Dariush believes it is much easier to develop a specific plan for Gaethje compared to the complexities of facing Makhachev. The comments represent Dariush's analysis of Topuria's strategic decision-making in opponent selection.