Beneil Dariush has shared his perspective on Ilia Topuria's decision to fight Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev. Dariush suggests that Topuria lacked a clear game plan for facing Makhachev, which influenced his choice. The lightweight contender believes Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as a lucrative opportunity that would be easier to prepare for strategically. According to Dariush, developing a fight plan for Gaethje is significantly simpler than preparing for Makhachev's diverse skill set. These comments provide insight into how fighters evaluate potential matchups from both strategic and financial perspectives.
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Beneil Dariush believes Topuria chose Gaethje over Makhachev due to easier game plan
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