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An analyst suggests that Carlos Prates now has strong leverage to call out Islam Makhachev, as he was able to finish Jack Della Maddalena early, something Makhachev did not do. This gives Prates a talking point in media exchanges with the lightweight champion. The observation notes that Makhachev now has multiple potential media-driven opponents creating storylines. Ian Garry and Shavkat Rakhmonov are also mentioned as fighters who could generate similar promotional angles. The comment highlights how finishing Della Maddalena enhances Prates' position in potential matchmaking discussions.
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