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Carlos Prates' nickname 'The Nightmare' originated not from his fighting style but from a childhood comparison to a TV character. In the 2000s, a popular Brazilian children's show called 'Sítio do Picapau Amarelo' featured a character named Pesadelo, which translates to 'Nightmare.' Friends believed Prates resembled this character and nicknamed him accordingly. The nickname later transitioned seamlessly from his personal life into his fighting career. Prates is currently on an upward trajectory in his MMA career.
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