Prates can now claim he finished Maddalena faster than Makhachev

Carlos Prates now has ammunition to call out Islam Makhachev by highlighting that he finished Jack Della Maddalena, while Makhachev went to decision with the Australian. The post suggests this creates another potential media-friendly opponent for Makhachev alongside Ian Garry and others. The comparison focuses on finish rate rather than overall performance quality. This adds Prates to a growing list of welterweights generating promotional buzz around the lightweight champion. The post implies multiple fighters are positioning themselves as compelling opponents for Makhachev.