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

Beneil Dariush believes Ilia Topuria selected Justin Gaethje as his opponent because he lacked a clear plan for facing Islam Makhachev. According to Dariush, Topuria viewed the Gaethje fight as a more lucrative opportunity with a more straightforward game plan to prepare. Dariush suggested it is significantly easier to develop a tactical approach for Gaethje compared to the challenges presented by Makhachev's skill set. The comments reflect Dariush's perspective on Topuria's strategic decision-making regarding opponent selection.