Apr 26, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, UNITED STATES; Carlos Prates (blue gloves) prepares to fight Ian Machado Garry (not pictured) during UFC Fight Night at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: William Purnell-Imagn Images

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Carlos Prates Back Tattoos – What tattoos does Carlos Prates have on his back?

Get full details about what tattoos Carlos Prates have on his back.

Carlos “The Nightmare” Prates has suffered a crushing defeat against Ian Machado Garry on April 26, 2025. This fight also became a setback for him as it ended his undefeated streak since his UFC arrival. Notably, he was on a five-fight win streak before his most recent fight.

Carlos Prates first made his UFC professional appearance in February 2024. He is mostly notable for his entire body covered in various tattoos. Moreover, his most unique tattoos can be found on his back. However, what do these tattoos mean? Let’s have a look.

Carlos Prates Back Tattoos

Carlos Prates has covered his entire back with tattoos as per his official Instagram account. These are mostly tattoos of four clowns. Three of these clows are various incarnations of “The Joker” DC Comics. The fourth clown tattoo is of Pennywise the Clown from author Stephen King’s novel “IT” and the movies based on the book.

Carlos Prates has also the words, “The Nightmare” inked above these clowns as part of the tattoo on his back. A major reason for these tattoos can be the fact that many people have fear of clowns (coulrophobia). For them, seeing a clown is a form of nightmare itself. Since Carlos Prates has nicknamed himself “The Nightmare”, he might want his opponents to be scared by his presence.

However, this has also led to some conspiracy theories as per reports. Some fans have also commented about the clown tattoo culture in Brazil. Notably, if anyone gets a clown tattoo, that can mean three things – the person is a gang member, robber or a cop killer. These kinds of criminals get special treatment from the police when they are caught and taken to the precinct. The conspiracy theory also stems from the fact that Carlos Prates is also a Brazilian as per reports. Moreover, Carlos Prates have also been trolled by some fans on social media for the clown tattoo on his back.

Carlos Prates Muay Thai Tattoo

Carlos Prates has the words “Muay Thai” inked right across his chest as a tattoo. This tattoo can also found on his official Instagram account. This tattoo signifies his background in Muay Thai.

Carlos Prates Leg Tattoo

Carlos Prates has the world “Danger” inked on his leg. This tattoo signifies that he is not to be taken lightly by his opponents as per reports.

Carlos Prates Full Arm Tattoo

Carlos Prates has tattoos covering both his arm as per his official Instagram account. His left arm has the tattoo of a female figure with a skull on top. His right arm has the tattoo of a kid resembling an angel.

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