Beneil Dariush: Topuria chose Gaethje over Makhachev due to easier gameplan

Beneil Dariush offered his analysis on why Ilia Topuria chose to fight Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev. Dariush believes Topuria did not have a clear game plan for facing Makhachev, which influenced his decision-making. According to Dariush, Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as both a money-making opportunity and a stylistically easier matchup to prepare for. Dariush suggested that developing a strategic plan for Gaethje is much simpler compared to the challenges presented by Makhachev's diverse skillset.