Beneil Dariush: Topuria Chose Gaethje Over Makhachev Due to Lack of Clear Plan

Beneil Dariush has offered his perspective on why Ilia Topuria chose to fight Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev. According to Dariush, Topuria did not have a clear strategic plan for facing Makhachev, which influenced his decision-making. Dariush believes that Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as a more lucrative opportunity and one that would be easier to prepare for strategically. Dariush explained that developing a game plan for Gaethje is much simpler compared to the challenges presented by Makhachev's skill set.