Andrew Tackett is a rising star in jiu jitsu. He's known for his skills in no-gi grappling, a style without the gi(uniform). He trains at Brazilian Fight Factory in Texas and gained fame through competitions like Who's Number One and Who's Next.
Andrew's teammates gave him the playful nickname "Pirulito," which means "lollipop" in Portuguese. This nickname stuck ever since he started training at the BFF gym. Apparently, his coach, Rodrigo Cabral, couldn't resist the comparison between Andrew's lean physique and a lollipop's long, thin shape back then.
Biography
Andrew Tackett, born in California in 2003, grew up in Austin, Texas. His dad, a combat sports enthusiast, enrolled Andrew and his older brother William in jiu-jitsu at a nearby gym when Andrew was just a kid. Both brothers quickly took to the competitive side of the sport.
Looking for a more competition-focused environment, the Tackett brothers switched gyms to the Brazilian Fight Factory under coach Rodrigo Cabral. Their aggressive, crowd-pleasing style made them rising stars. Andrew's dedication earned him a promotion to black belt in December 2022.
How Old is Andrew Tackett?
As of writing, Andrew Tackett is 21 years old.
What is his Weight Class?
He is competing in the lightweight division.
What is his Belt Rank?
Andrew Tackett holds a black belt rank in Jiu Jitsu.
Team or Affiliation
Brazilian Fight Factory Gym
Noteworthy Titles/Tournaments Won
- 1st Place ADCC WC Trials (2024)
- 1st Place ADCC Las Vegas Open (2022**)
- 1st Place Midwest Finishers 185 lbs (2022)
- 3rd Place Who’s Next Tournament (2022)
Noteworthy Matches
Andrew Tackett wins Gold
Andrew Tackett at ADCC Trials
Popular Submissions and Moves
- RNC
- Armbar
- Triangle
Find Andrew Tackett on Instagram @tackett.andrew
