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

Carlos Prates' nickname "The Nightmare" (Pesadelo in Portuguese) did not originate from his fighting style as many assume. The nickname came from a character in a popular 2000s Brazilian children's show called 'Sítio do Picapau Amarelo' (Yellow Woodpecker Farm). The character, named Pesadelo, was considered unattractive by friends who thought Prates resembled him, leading them to give him the nickname. The moniker later transitioned perfectly from his personal life into his professional fighting profile. Prates is currently on an impressive run in his UFC career.