CARLOS PRATES "THE NIGHTMARE" VINTAGE OVERSIZED TEE - Fighting Nerds

Enter the Nightmare.

This premium oversized tee is a tribute to Carlos Prates, Brazil's most feared knockout artist and breakout star of the Fighting Nerds. Known for his devastating Muay Thai, ice-cold stare, and chain-smoking charisma, Prates has become the face of the new MMA welterweight division.

THE DESIGN - STREETWEAR MEETS FIGHT CULTURE

We engineered this as a Japanese streetwear-inspired fight tee, not just another fighter shirt.

• Front: Clean and minimal - no print, let the cut do the talking
• Back: Massive collage graphic featuring Carlos Prates in his UFC walkout - shirtless, tattooed "Muay Thai" across his chest, mouth open in that iconic post-fight scream. Layered behind him is a torn-paper effect revealing a blood-red silhouette of Prates throwing a knee. Flanking the graphic is vertical Japanese Katakana text that reads "Victory • Knockout" and "The Nightmare".
• Bottom: Glowing skull and distressed "NIGHTMARE" text in cracked white ink.

The blank is what makes it rank - it's a vintage black acid wash / snow wash oversized boxy tee with dropped shoulders, not a cheap gym blank. The fade gives every shirt a unique 90s vintage look.

WHY FANS ARE SEARCHING FOR THIS:

Carlos Prates isn't just a fighter - he's a lifestyle. The Fighting Nerds (Prates, Caio Borralho, Jean Silva) have taken over the MMA with their glasses, intelligence, and 100% finish rate. This shirt is for fans of MMA, Muay Thai, kickboxing, MMA streetwear, and Japanese fight culture.

Perfect for MMA fight nights, training, or everyday streetwear.

PRODUCT DETAILS:

• Fit: Oversized / Boxy / Acid Wash - True to size for oversized look. Size up for extra baggy.
• Material: 100% Heavyweight Cotton, 7.4oz Acid Wash - Soft-washed for vintage feel
• Print: High-definition DTG back print with distressed texture - won't crack
• Color: Vintage Black Acid Wash
• Details: Ribbed crewneck, dropped shoulders, boxy hem
• Sizes: S - 3XL (See size chart)

BUILT FOR THE CULTURE

This is not official UFC merch - it's fighter-inspired streetwear designed by fighters, for fighters. Designed in Missouri by Kings Origin.

Gender: Unisex

Fabric: 100% cotton

Fabric Weight: 7.4 oz/yd² (250 g/m²)

Fabric Thickness: Moderate

Fabric Stretch: Slight Stretch

Care Instructions: Machine wash at 30°C (gentle cycle); Do not bleach; Tumble dry low; Iron at low temperature, avoid ironing on print; Do not dry clean

Features: Casual, Street, Daily Casual, Outdoor, School, Pure Cotton, Snow Wash, Washed, Short Sleeve, Drop Shoulder, Round Neck / O-Neck, Regular, Loose, Summer

Print Size: 40*52cm

Embroidery Size: 4*4cm

Notes: Batch variations are normal due to factors like temperature and materials, and we strive to minimize these differences as much as possible. We appreciate your understanding.