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Beneil Dariush offered his perspective on Ilia Topuria's decision to fight Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev. Dariush believes Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as a money-making opportunity that would be significantly easier to prepare for strategically. According to Dariush, developing a clear game plan against Gaethje is much simpler compared to facing Makhachev. This analysis suggests Topuria made a calculated choice based on stylistic matchups and preparation requirements rather than purely competitive considerations.
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