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An analyst notes that Carlos Prates now has ammunition to call out Islam Makhachev after finishing Jack Della Maddalena, something Makhachev didn't accomplish. Prates can point to his stoppage victory as evidence he could challenge the lightweight champion. The analyst suggests Makhachev now has many potential media-driven opponents creating storylines. Ian Garry and Vicente Moraes are mentioned as other potential challengers who would generate similar buzz. The post implies these narrative-driven matchups are becoming increasingly important in the lightweight division.
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