Beneil Dariush says Topuria lacked clear plan for Makhachev, chose Gaethje instead

Beneil Dariush believes that Ilia Topuria did not have a clear game plan for fighting Islam Makhachev, which influenced his decision to face Justin Gaethje instead. Dariush suggested that Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as a money-making opportunity that would be easier to prepare for compared to the challenges presented by Makhachev. According to Dariush, developing a tactical plan against Gaethje is much simpler than formulating one for Makhachev. The comments offer Dariush's perspective on Topuria's strategic decision-making regarding his opponent selection.