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

Carlos Prates' nickname 'The Nightmare' did not originate from his fighting style as many assume. In the 2000s, a popular Brazilian children's show called 'Sítio do Picapau Amarelo' featured a character named Pesadelo, which translates to 'Nightmare.' Prates' friends believed he resembled this character and gave him the nickname, which later transferred perfectly into his fighting career. The post includes photos comparing Prates to the character, though the author notes seeing no resemblance. Prates is currently on an upward trajectory in his MMA career.