Carlos Prates' 'Nightmare' nickname comes from Brazilian children's show character resemblance

Carlos Prates' nickname 'The Nightmare' did not originate from his fighting style as many assume. 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 thought he resembled this character and gave him the nickname, which eventually transitioned perfectly from his personal life to his fighting career. The post notes that Prates is currently on such a rise that it's time to discuss the origin of his moniker.