Prates can now claim superiority over Makhachev after finishing Della Maddalena

Carlos Prates now has grounds to challenge Islam Makhachev's standing after finishing Jack Della Maddalena, whom Makhachev defeated but did not finish. The post suggests that Prates can claim he "was able to finish Della Maddalena" while Makhachev could not. The author notes that Makhachev now has many potential media opponents who can generate attention through callouts and comparisons. Ian Garry and Michael Morales are mentioned as other potential challengers who could create similar narratives. The post focuses on the promotional and media angles that fighters can use to position themselves for high-profile matchups. No specific quotes from Prates or details about his actual statements were included.