Beneil Dariush: Topuria chose Gaethje over Makhachev due to easier game plan

Beneil Dariush commented on Ilia Topuria's decision to fight Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev. Dariush suggested that Topuria viewed the Gaethje matchup as a money fight that would be much easier to prepare a game plan for compared to facing Makhachev. According to Dariush, Topuria lacked a clear plan for dealing with Makhachev's skillset, which influenced his choice of opponent. The lightweight contender's analysis provides insight into the strategic considerations fighters make when selecting matchups.