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

Beneil Dariush has offered his perspective on why Ilia Topuria chose to fight Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev. According to Dariush, Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as a money-making opportunity that would be easier to prepare for strategically. Dariush believes Topuria didn't have a clear plan for facing Makhachev, making Gaethje a more appealing option. The lightweight contender suggests it's much simpler to develop a game plan for Gaethje compared to the complex challenge posed by Makhachev.