Beneil Dariush: Topuria chose Gaethje over Makhachev for easier fight plan

Beneil Dariush stated he believes Ilia Topuria did not have a clear game plan for fighting Islam Makhachev, which influenced his decision to face Justin Gaethje instead. Dariush suggested Topuria viewed the Gaethje matchup as a money fight that would be significantly easier to prepare a strategy for compared to the complexities of planning for Makhachev's style. The comments provide insight into Dariush's perspective on Topuria's strategic decision-making regarding opponent selection.