Beneil Dariush says Topuria chose Gaethje fight due to easier game plan

Beneil Dariush offered his perspective on why Ilia Topuria chose to fight Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev. According to Dariush, Topuria did not have a clear strategic plan for facing Makhachev, which influenced his decision-making. Dariush believes Topuria viewed the Gaethje matchup as a lucrative opportunity that would be easier to prepare for tactically. He stated that developing a game plan for Gaethje is much simpler compared to the challenges presented by Makhachev's skill set. This analysis suggests Topuria prioritized a fight where he could more confidently implement a winning strategy while also generating significant revenue.