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Carlos Prates' 'Nightmare' nickname comes from Brazilian children's TV show

May 12, 2026, 6:07 AM
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Carlos Prates' nickname 'The Nightmare' has an unexpected origin story unrelated to his fighting style. The moniker comes from a character named Pesadelo (Portuguese for 'Nightmare') from the popular Brazilian children's show 'Sítio do Picapau Amarelo' that aired in the 2000s. Friends thought Prates resembled this character and gave him the nickname, which later transferred perfectly to his fighting career. The post notes that Prates is currently on a significant upswing in his career. The author admits to not seeing the physical resemblance between Prates and the TV character.

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