Islam Makhachev calls Prates 'Nutella cake' after knockout win

Islam Makhachev has responded to Carlos Prates' recent knockout victory with a brief and sarcastic comment. Makhachev posted 'Great work, Nutella cake' accompanied by a laughing emoji, appearing to mock Prates with the nickname. The comment came immediately following Prates' impressive performance. This represents Makhachev's first public reaction to the rising contender's win. The playful insult suggests potential tension between the fighters and could be laying groundwork for a future matchup between the lightweight champion and the surging welterweight finisher.