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Carlos Prates' nickname 'The Nightmare' has an unexpected origin unrelated to his fighting style. The moniker comes from a 2000s Brazilian children's show called 'Sítio do Picapau Amarelo' (Yellow Woodpecker Farm). A character named Pesadelo, which translates to 'Nightmare,' appeared in the show with distinctive features. Prates' friends believed he resembled this character and began calling him by that name in his personal life. The nickname eventually transitioned seamlessly from his social circle into his professional fighting career. While many assume the name reflects his aggressive fighting approach, the author notes seeing no actual resemblance between Prates and the television character despite his friends' assessment.
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