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Andrew Tackett - Young BJJ Submission Specialist

Andrew Tackett - Young BJJ Submission Specialist

1. Andrew Tackett’s Details

Andrew Tackett’s Details

Full Name Andrew Henry Tackett
Nickname Pirulito
Born Orange County, California, USA
Date of Birth May 1st, 2003
Height N/A
Weight N/A
Weight Division Peso Médio (82.30 kg / 181.5 lbs)
Foundational Style Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Rank Black Belt
Head Coach Rodrigo Cabral
Favorite Position/Technique Well Rounded
Lineage Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rolls Gracie > Romero Cavalcanti (Jacaré) > Leonardo Vieira (Leozinho) >Rodrigo Cabral (Brucutu) > Andrew Tackett
Team Association Brazilian Fight Factory

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2. Andrew Tackett’s Biography

Andrew Tackett is a prominent young black belt for his accomplishments in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Tackett is also known as Pirulito. He was brought into the world in May 2003 in Orange County, California, USA. He has participated in different BJJ competitions and has performed well.


Tackett isn't simply an intense competitor but, in addition, a much-respected BJJ coach who trains students with his knowledge and skills.


With his energy and obligation to creative work, Tackett remains a perceptible figure in the BJJ community.

2.1. Andrew Tackett’s Early Life

He was born on May 1st, 2003, in Orange District, California, USA. He and his family moved to Austin, Texas, when he was a small kid.


Because he was so vivacious about fighting sports, Andrew Tackett's father enrolled his kids at the gym. The Tacketts searched for a more serious competition-oriented Brazilian jiu-jitsu school.


They in the end found what they were looking for at the Brazilian Fight Factory, which is run by Rodrigo Cabral, a.k.a. "Brucutu".


The Tackett trained under the tutelage of Cabral. They became known for their prosperity on the mats and for being the most powerful grapplers of their age.

2.2. Andrew Tackett’s Coach Name

Andrew's father was a major martial arts enthusiast, so when a jiu-jitsu gym opened near the family's house in 2009, he quickly signed himself, William (the eldest son), and Andrew.


Under Cabral's guidance as the first-ever coach for the Tackett brothers, they rapidly became known personalities among fans of the sport, Fans like their aggressive style and submission-oriented approach to the BJJ game.

2.3. Andrew Tackett’s BJJ Training

Andrew Tackett's most memorable BJJ mentor was Carlos Gracie Jr. At the point when Tackett started preparing with him at a nearby BJJ gym, he grew in a split second an enthusiasm for the game. Tackett improved under coach Carlos Gracie jr. direction and in the end headed on to participate in BJJ competitions, winning various medals and praises all the while. Tackett's development as a BJJ professional was incredibly helped by Gracie’s direction and training.

2.4. Andrew Tackett’s Black Belt

On December 17, 2022, Andrew was promoted to black belt after finishing a successful career in colored belt under coach Rodrigo Cabral.


Tackett's devotion, expertise, and obligation to the game prompted him to black belt, which is a significant achievement in his BJJ career.

2.5. Andrew Tackett’s Important Tournaments

Tackett was a gifted competitor who started going up against black belts in his teenage years.


Numerous significant matches for Tackett's career occurred in 2022, preceding his black belt accomplishment.


The significant competitions were ADCC Preliminaries, ADCC Open, WNO challenges, and numerous others in the master division.

3. Andrew Tackett’s Historic Fights

3.1. Andrew Tackett VS PJ Barch

As the match began, PJ and Andrew gave it their all and attempted to cover one another. Both competitors played very intelligently, but Andrew won the bout under 77kg weight by the referee's decision.


Year Event Opponent W/L/D Method Stage Weight Class
2023 WNO 20 PJ Barch Win Referee Decision SF 77kgs

3.2. Andrew Tackett VS Kyle Chambers

The match held in 2022 at Winx Club was a splendor tournament but the players played very well and gave their best Andrew won the match under the Absolute weight division by using a kneebar.


Year Event Opponent W/L/D Method Stage Weight Class
2022 WNX Kyle Chambers Loss Kneebar SF Absolute

4. Andrew Tackett’s Achievements

4.1. Andrew Tackett’s National and International Accomplishments

Year Event Medal Weight Division
2022 WNX Bronze Bronze Medal Icon Absolute
2022 Midwest F8 Gold Gold Medal Icon 84kgs
2022 ADCC Vegas Gold Gold Medal Icon Lightweight
2022 ADCC Vegas Gold Gold Medal Icon Absolute
2023  WNO 20 Silver Silver Medal Icon 77KG

4.2. Andrew Tackett’s Main Achievements (Belt)

Year Event Position Belt
2022 ADCC Las Vegas 1st Place Black
2022 Midwest Finishers 1st Place Black
2022 Who’s Next Tournament 3rd Place Black

4.3. Andrew Tackett’s Main Achievements (Colored Belts)

Year Event Position Belt
2021 IBJJF World Championship NOGI 1st Place Purple
2022 IBJJF World Championship NOGI 1st Place Brown

5. Andrew Tacket’s Professional Breakdown

Matches Wins Losses
By Points 2 0
By Advantage 0 0
By Submission 21 1
By Decision 1 0
By Penalty 0 1
BY DQ 0 0
Draw 0

5.1 Submission Methods W/L

Methods Win Loss
Armbar 02 00
RNC 13 00
Kneebar 00 01
Triangle 02 00
Submission 01 00
Guillotine 01 00
Kimura 01 00
Verbal Tap 01 00

6. Andrew Tackett Fight History

Year Opponent Event W/L Method Stage Weight Division
2022 Ricky Wetherell ADCC WC Trials W Verbal tap R1 66kgs
2022 Christian Major ADCC WC Trials W RNC R2 66kgs
2022 Manuel Priego ADCC WC Trials W RNC R3 66kgs
2022 Isaac Cordova ADCC WC Trials W RNC 8F 66kgs
2022 Damien Anderson ADCC WC Trials L Pts: 0x0, Pen 4F 66kgs
2022 Fabian Ramirez WNX W Armbar R1 Absolute
2022 Daniel Manasoiu WNX W RNC 4F Absolute
2022 Kyle Chambers WNX L Kneebar SF Absolute
2022 Rene Sousa WNO 13 W RNC SPF Absolute
2022 Nic Harrington Midwest F8 W Triangle R1 84kgs
2022 Calvin Tacey Midwest F8 W RNC 4F 84kgs
2022 Michael Carpenter Midwest F8 W RNC SF 84kgs
2022 Abraham Montagne Midwest F8 W Armbar F 84kgs
2022 Todd deBato ADCC Vegas W RNC R1 Lightweight
2022 Enrique Chaluja ADCC Vegas W RNC R2 Lightweight
2022 Gabriel Perroud ADCC Vegas W Submission 8F Lightweight
2022 Rob Winther ADCC Vegas W RNC 4F Lightweight
2022 Daniel Larman ADCC Vegas W Triangle SF Lightweight
2022 Jozef Chen ADCC Vegas W RNC F Lightweight
2022 Gabriel Checco ADCC Vegas W Pts: 3x0 8F Absolute
2022 Breylor Grout ADCC Vegas W Guillotine 4F Absolute
2022 Jacob Couch ADCC Vegas W Pts: 2x0 SF Absolute
2022 Kevin Crane ADCC Vegas W RNC F Absolute
2023 Murilo Takeshi Unrivaled 2 W Kimura N/A SPF
2023 Troy Russell WNO 19 W RNC SPF 77kgs
2023 PJ Barch WNO 20 W Referee Decision SF 77kgs

7. Andrew Tackett Top Fight Links

Andrew Tackett vs PJ Barch | Tezos WNO 20: Night Of Champions

Andrew Tackett vs. Kyle Chambers | Who's Next (Season 1, Round 3)


Photo Credit: @tackett.andrew

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