Prates can now call out Makhachev after finishing Maddalena

Following his knockout victory over Jack Della Maddalena, Carlos Prates is now positioned to call out Islam Makhachev, pointing to his ability to finish an opponent that Makhachev went to decision with. The post suggests that Makhachev now has multiple potential high-profile opponents creating media narratives, with Ian Garry and others also in the mix. Prates's recent performance gives him credibility to challenge the lightweight champion in a cross-divisional superfight. The details are limited, but the implication is that Prates has earned the right to pursue bigger fights through his finishing ability.