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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.
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