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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.
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