Beneil Dariush says Topuria chose Gaethje because he lacked clear plan for Makhachev

Beneil Dariush has offered his analysis on Ilia Topuria's decision to fight Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev. Dariush believes that Topuria did not have a clear game plan for facing Makhachev, which influenced his choice. According to Dariush, Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as a lucrative opportunity that would be easier to prepare for strategically. He suggests that developing a fight plan against Gaethje is much more straightforward compared to preparing for Makhachev's skill set. The lightweight contender's comments provide insight into the strategic considerations fighters make when choosing opponents.