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

Beneil Dariush has offered his analysis on why Ilia Topuria chose to fight Justin Gaethje rather than Islam Makhachev. According to Dariush, Topuria did not have a clear strategic plan for facing Makhachev, which influenced his decision. Dariush believes Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as a more lucrative opportunity with a clearer path to victory. He suggests that preparing a game plan for Gaethje is significantly easier than developing one for Makhachev. This commentary provides insight into the strategic considerations fighters make when selecting opponents.