Prates can now promote finish of Maddalena that Makhachev couldn't get

Carlos Prates is now in a position to promote his finish of Jack Maddalena, something Islam Makhachev was unable to accomplish when they fought. This gives Prates leverage in potential media exchanges and callouts directed at the lightweight champion. The post suggests Makhachev now has multiple potential media rivals including Ian Garry and Shavkat Rakhmonov beyond just Prates. The ability to finish Maddalena provides Prates with a talking point in building hype for a potential championship fight.