Dariush: Topuria chose Gaethje over Makhachev due to lack of clear plan

Beneil Dariush believes that Ilia Topuria selected a fight with Justin Gaethje instead of Islam Makhachev because he did not have a clear strategic plan for facing the lightweight champion. Dariush suggests that Topuria viewed the Gaethje matchup as a more lucrative opportunity and one that is significantly easier to prepare a game plan for compared to Makhachev. The lightweight contender's analysis implies that preparing for Makhachev presents uniquely difficult challenges. This represents Dariush's perspective on Topuria's recent matchmaking decisions. The comments highlight the perceived difficulty of developing effective strategies against Makhachev's fighting style.