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Carlos Prates' nickname "The Nightmare" actually originates from a childhood story rather than his fighting style, contrary to popular belief. In the 2000s, there was a popular Brazilian children's show called 'Sítio do Picapau Amarelo' (Yellow Woodpecker Farm) featuring a character named Pesadelo, which translates to "Nightmare." Prates' friends thought he resembled this character and nicknamed him accordingly. The moniker later transitioned perfectly from his personal life into his professional fighting profile. While the author notes they don't personally see the resemblance between Prates and the TV character, the nickname has stuck and become synonymous with the rising Brazilian fighter's identity in MMA.
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