Carlos Prates' 'Nightmare' Nickname Comes from Brazilian TV Character

Despite many believing Carlos Prates' nickname "The Nightmare" originated from his fighting style, it actually comes from his childhood. In the 2000s, a popular Brazilian children's show called 'Sítio do Picapau Amarelo' (Yellow Woodpecker's Farm) featured an unattractive character named Pesadelo, which translates to "Nightmare." Friends thought Prates resembled this character and gave him the nickname, which later perfectly transferred from his personal life to his fighting career. The nickname has since become synonymous with his devastating performances in the octagon.