Abdel-Aziz called Gatji the most difficult opponent for Makhachev

"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 will 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.