Carlos Candelario
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Credentials
- UFC Flyweight Veteran
- Pro MMA Record: 9-1 regional
- Elite striking + grappling background
Carlos Candelario is a UFC flyweight athlete and one of the top professional fighters to come out of New England. He compiled a 9-1 record on the regional circuit, establishing himself as one of the best 125-pound fighters in the area before signing with the UFC. Carlos is known for explosive striking and a well-rounded ground game - crisp boxing combined with elite Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling. As an MMA coach he shares the high-level technique and work ethic that got him to the sport's biggest stage. He teaches fundamentals and advanced concepts equally well: footwork, clinch work, grappling transitions, fight strategy. Whether you're a beginner working basic combos or a competitor fine-tuning a game plan, Carlos brings UFC-grade detail to the room.
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Meet the rest of the team.
Matt Bryers
Owner, Head Coach
Owner and head coach. 30+ years on the mat, BJJ 3rd degree black belt, Kobukai Jujitsu Kaiden 5th Degree, co-creator of the TRITAC system.
Read full bio →Oz Pariser
MMA & Technical Grappling Coach
Former pro MMA fighter (4-1). BJJ black belt plus black belts in Kobukai Jujitsu and Kyokushin.
Read full bio →Chris Ahearn
Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
Head S&C coach. NASM + ISSA certified, 12+ years training fighters and general-population clients.
Read full bio →Ruben Gallego
Combatives & Self-Defense Coach
Lead combatives coach. Certified Defence Lab instructor with international teaching experience.
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