Carlos Prates' 'Nightmare' nickname originates from Brazilian TV show character

Carlos Prates' nickname 'The 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' in English. Friends of Prates believed he resembled this television character and gave him the nickname accordingly. The moniker later transitioned perfectly from his personal life into his professional fighting career. Despite the comparison made by his friends, the person sharing this story noted they see no actual resemblance between Prates and the character.