Islam Makhachev posted a reaction to Carlos Prates' recent victory with a humorous message. The lightweight champion wrote "Great work, Nutella cake" in response to Prates' performance, using an apparent nickname for the surging welterweight contender. The brief social media post represents acknowledgment from Makhachev of Prates as a potential future opponent. Prates has been positioning himself for a lightweight title shot with his recent winning streak. The playful nature of Makhachev's comment suggests he is aware of Prates as a rising threat in the division.
