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

Beneil Dariush has shared his opinion on why Ilia Topuria chose to fight Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev. According to Dariush, Topuria did not have a clear plan for facing Makhachev, which influenced his decision. Dariush believes Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as both a money-making opportunity and a stylistically easier matchup. The lightweight contender stated that it's much simpler to prepare a game plan for Gaethje compared to the strategic complexity required for facing Makhachev.