Carlos Candelario, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has competed with an MMA record of 8 wins, 3 losses, and no draws. He specializes in the flyweight division, weighing in at 125 lbs. Standing at 5' 8', with a reach of 68', Candelario adopts a southpaw stance in the ring. In terms of performance, Candelario averages 3.97 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career, demonstrating a striking accuracy of 46%. However, he has also shown vulnerability, absorbing an average of 5.17 strikes per minute, with a strike defense rate of 44%. He attempts approximately 0.3 submissions per 15 minutes and successfully lands takedowns at a rate of 2.28 per 15 minutes, with a takedown accuracy of 36%. Candelario's career highlights include notable victories that are not specified in the provided data. His most recent fights have been challenging, as he has suffered two consecutive losses. On May 14, 2022, he faced Tatsuro Taira and lost via unanimous decision (U-DEC). More recently, on November 5, 2022, he was defeated by Jake Hadley through a submission via triangle choke.