Carlos Prates' 'Nightmare' Nickname Origin Traces Back to Brazilian Children's Show

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.' Friends believed Prates resembled this character and gave him the nickname, which later transitioned perfectly into his fighter profile. The character was described as not particularly pleasant in appearance. While the post author sees no resemblance between Prates and the character, the nickname has stuck and become part of his identity as a fighter on the rise.