Carlos Prates' 'Nightmare' nickname comes from Brazilian TV character, not fighting style

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's Farm) featured a character named Pesadelo, which translates to "Nightmare." Prates' friends believed he resembled this character and nicknamed him after it. The nickname from his personal life eventually transferred perfectly into his fighting career. Prates is currently on an impressive run in the UFC, making the origin story of his moniker a topic of interest among fans.