Beneil Dariush: Topuria chose Gaethje over Makhachev due to easier game plan

Beneil Dariush believes that Ilia Topuria did not have a clear plan for facing Islam Makhachev, which influenced his decision to fight Justin Gaethje instead. Dariush suggests that Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as a more lucrative opportunity financially. The lightweight contender also stated that preparing a fight strategy for Gaethje is much simpler compared to developing one for Makhachev. Dariush's comments provide insight into the strategic considerations behind Topuria's matchmaking decisions. The analysis highlights the complexity of game-planning for different fighting styles at the elite level.