Carlos Prates' 'Nightmare' nickname stems from Brazilian children's show character

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' (Yellow Woodpecker Farm) featured a character named Pesadelo, which translates to 'Nightmare.' Prates' friends believed he resembled this character and nicknamed him accordingly. The nickname from his personal life later became his official fighting moniker. Despite the comparison, the author of the post notes seeing no resemblance between Prates and the television character. The story provides context for the rising contender's distinctive ring name.