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Carlos Prates is now in a position to publicly challenge Islam Makhachev and point out that he was able to finish Jack Della Maddalena early, something Makhachev did not do. The post notes that Makhachev now has many potential media opponents who can create storylines and hype. Ian Garry and Diego Morales are mentioned as other fighters who could generate similar narratives, though they would not be first in line. The comment highlights how Prates's finish creates a talking point for potential future matchups with the lightweight champion.
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