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Beneil Dariush has commented on Ilia Topuria's decision to fight Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev. According to Dariush, Topuria did not have a clear plan for facing Makhachev, which influenced his choice. Dariush believes Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as both a money-making opportunity and a more straightforward matchup to prepare for. The lightweight contender suggested it is much easier to develop a game plan against Gaethje compared to the complexity of preparing for Makhachev. This analysis offers insight into the strategic considerations fighters make when selecting opponents.
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