Beneil Dariush: Topuria had no clear plan for Makhachev, chose Gaethje instead

Beneil Dariush believes Ilia Topuria lacked a clear game plan for facing Islam Makhachev, which influenced his decision to fight Justin Gaethje instead. According to Dariush, Topuria viewed the Gaethje matchup as a money fight that would be easier to prepare for strategically. Dariush suggested that developing a fight plan against Makhachev is considerably more difficult than preparing for Gaethje. The comments provide insight into Dariush's perspective on Topuria's recent fight selection and the challenges posed by different opponents.