Beneil Dariush says Topuria picked Gaethje over Makhachev due to easier gameplan

Beneil Dariush stated that Ilia Topuria chose to fight Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev because he lacked a clear plan for facing Makhachev. Dariush believes Topuria viewed the Gaethje matchup as both a good earning opportunity and a fight that's much easier to prepare a specific gameplan for compared to Makhachev. The analysis suggests Topuria's decision was strategic, based on the difficulty of developing tactics against Makhachev's style. Dariush's comments add to ongoing discussion about Topuria's fight selection and future lightweight ambitions.