Abdel-Aziz called Gatji the most difficult opponent for Makhachev

Alexandr Ormanji April 8, 2024, 1:20 p.m.

Ali Abdel-Aziz, manager of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, has named the most difficult opponent for his ward at the moment. In Ali's opinion, that is another one of his clients, Justin Gaethje.

"And I think right now Justin Gaethje is the most difficult opponent for Makhachev. The American knows how to punch, knows how to fight. It's going to be a big event. Islam is ready to fight any opponent, he doesn't choose opponents. But Gaethje destroyed Fiziev, knocked out Porier. Holloway is a great fighter, but he's just the next victim for Justin," Abdel-Aziz told TMZ Sports.

Earlier, Gatji stated that he would be ready to fight Makhachev this November.

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