"Vinícius is often referred to as "Trator" (the Portuguese word for a tractor vehicle), though his nickname was initially "Motor" (the Portuguese word for "engine"). Ferreira started being called Motor among his hometown's BJJ competitive community, early on in his grappling career due to the work-rate imposed by Vinícius on the mats. The name would later change to Trator, once he joined the Alliance team in São Paulo, after a teammate jokingly said "you're not just an engine, you are a tractor" - which are engines more commonly known for their torquing power, seemingly implying a relationship between Vinícius' grappling style and the unstoppable force of the tractor. A joke that soon caught on by the workgroup."