Beneil Dariush: Topuria chose Gaethje because he had no clear plan for Makhachev

Beneil Dariush has offered his analysis on why Ilia Topuria chose to fight Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev. According to Dariush, Topuria looked at the Gaethje fight as a money-making opportunity that would be easier to prepare for strategically. Dariush believes it is much simpler to create a fight plan against Gaethje than against Makhachev. The lightweight contender suggests Topuria lacked a clear tactical approach for facing the lightweight champion. This comment provides insight into the matchmaking decisions at the top of the lightweight and featherweight divisions.