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Carlos Prates' nickname 'Nightmare' has an unexpected origin story unrelated to his fighting style. In the 2000s, a popular Brazilian children's show called 'Sítio do Picapau Amarelo' featured a character named Pesadelo, which translates to 'Nightmare.' Friends thought Prates resembled this character and gave him the nickname, which later became his official fighting moniker. The post includes photo comparisons, though the author notes they see no resemblance themselves. The nickname has since become perfectly suited to his in-cage performance despite its personal origins.
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