Carlos Prates' 'Nightmare' nickname originated from Brazilian children's TV show

Carlos Prates' nickname 'Nightmare' (Pesadelo) did not come from his fighting style as commonly believed, but from a Brazilian children's television show. In the 2000s, a popular children's program called 'Sítio do Picapau Amarelo' (Yellow Woodpecker's Farm) featured a character named Pesadelo, which translates to 'Nightmare.' Prates' friends thought he resembled this character and nicknamed him accordingly. The author notes they personally don't see the resemblance between Prates and the TV character. The nickname later transitioned perfectly from his personal life into his professional fighting profile as his career developed. Prates is currently on an upward trajectory in his MMA career.