Prates can now challenge Makhachev after finishing Maddalena early

Carlos Prates is now in a position to call out Islam Makhachev after his early finish of Jack Della Maddalena, something Makhachev did not accomplish. The post suggests that Prates has earned the right to talk about facing Makhachev based on this performance. Multiple potential media-friendly opponents are emerging for Makhachev, with Ian Garry and others mentioned as generating significant interest. The implication is that Prates' impressive finish gives him leverage to position himself as a compelling challenger for the lightweight champion.