Carlos Prates' 'Nightmare' nickname stems from Brazilian TV character resemblance

Carlos Prates' nickname 'The Nightmare' actually originated from his childhood appearance rather than his fighting style, contrary to popular belief. In the 2000s, a popular Brazilian children's show called 'Sítio do Picapau Amarelo' featured a character named Pesadelo, which translates to 'Nightmare' in Portuguese. Prates' friends thought he resembled this character and gave him the nickname, which eventually transferred perfectly to his fighting career. The article author notes that despite the origin story, they personally see no resemblance between Prates and the TV character. The nickname has since become associated with his aggressive fighting approach.