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

Beneil Dariush analyzed Ilia Topuria's decision to fight Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev, suggesting strategic reasoning behind the choice. Dariush believes Topuria viewed Gaethje as a money fight that would be easier to prepare for tactically. According to Dariush, developing a clear game plan against Gaethje is significantly simpler than preparing for Makhachev. Dariush implied that Topuria lacked a clear strategic approach for facing Makhachev, making the Gaethje matchup more attractive.