Carlos Prates' nickname "The Nightmare" has an unexpected origin unrelated to his fighting style. 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." Friends believed Prates resembled this character and nicknamed him accordingly. The nickname subsequently carried over from his personal life into his professional fighting career. The post author notes they personally see no resemblance between Prates and the television character. This backstory contrasts with the common assumption that the moniker relates to his aggressive fighting approach.
