Carlos Prates is now in position to call out Islam Makhachev after finishing Jack Della Maddalena, whom Makhachev went the distance with previously. The post suggests Prates can use his stoppage victory as leverage in media discussions, contrasting his finish with Makhachev's decision win over the same opponent. This development adds Prates to a growing list of potential opponents creating storylines with the lightweight champion. Ian Garry and Shavkat Rakhmonov are mentioned as other fighters in similar positions. The post indicates that Prates would not be the first or only fighter building a media narrative against Makhachev. Details are limited but suggest increasing competition for high-profile matchups with the champion.
