Prates can now claim he finished Maddalena faster than Makhachev did

Carlos Prates now has ammunition to challenge Islam Makhachev, as he finished Jack Della Maddalena while Makhachev went to a decision with the Australian. This gives Prates a talking point in potential media build-up to a future fight. The post suggests Makhachev now has multiple potential opponents for promotional storylines, with Ian Garry and Vicente Luque mentioned as not being first in line. Limited details are provided about specific timelines or official matchmaking. The focus is on the narrative leverage Prates has gained from his impressive finish.