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Beneil Dariush has shared his thoughts on why Ilia Topuria chose to fight Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev. According to Dariush, Topuria didn't have a clear plan for facing Makhachev, which influenced his decision-making. Dariush believes Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as a money-making opportunity that would be much easier to prepare for strategically. The lightweight contender suggested that developing a game plan for Gaethje is significantly simpler than crafting one for the technical and versatile Makhachev. This analysis provides insight into the strategic considerations fighters face when choosing opponents.
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