Prates can now call out Makhachev after finishing Della Maddalena

Following his knockout victory over Jack Della Maddalena, Carlos Prates now has leverage to call out Islam Makhachev, particularly since he finished Maddalena while Makhachev went to decision with him. The post suggests Prates can use this accomplishment to generate media attention and position himself as a legitimate threat to Makhachev. This adds to a growing list of potential "media opponents" for the lightweight champion, including Ian Garry and Belal Muhammad. The finish gives Prates a compelling narrative to build hype for a potential title shot. The post indicates that Garry and Muhammad would not necessarily be first in line for such opportunities.