Prates now positioned to challenge Makhachev after finishing Della Maddalena

The author notes that Carlos Prates can now confidently call out Islam Makhachev, pointing out that he finished Jack Della Maddalena while Makhachev went to decision with him. This positions Prates among several potential media-friendly opponents for Makhachev, including Ian Garry and Sean O'Malley. The post is brief and speculative, focusing on the narrative implications of Prates' win rather than any confirmed matchmaking.