Dariush: Topuria chose Gaethje over Makhachev due to lack of clear plan

Beneil Dariush provided his analysis on why Ilia Topuria chose to fight Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev. According to Dariush, Topuria did not have a clear game plan for facing Makhachev. Dariush suggests that Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as an opportunity to earn money. He believes it is much easier to develop a strategic plan for fighting Gaethje compared to preparing for Makhachev. Dariush's comments provide insight into the tactical considerations behind Topuria's opponent selection.