Carlos Prates' 'Nightmare' nickname came from Brazilian TV character, not fighting

Carlos Prates' nickname 'The Nightmare' has an unexpected origin 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.' Prates' friends believed he resembled this television character and gave him the nickname. The moniker later transitioned perfectly from his personal life into his professional MMA profile. Prates is currently on a strong run in his fighting career.