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

Beneil Dariush believes Ilia Topuria selected Justin Gaethje as his opponent because he lacked a clear game plan for facing Islam Makhachev. According to Dariush, Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as a more lucrative opportunity for which it would be significantly easier to prepare a strategy compared to the complexities of facing Makhachev. The lightweight contender suggests that developing a tactical approach for Gaethje is much more straightforward than for the dominant lightweight champion. Dariush's analysis provides insight into the strategic considerations behind Topuria's opponent selection.