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Andrew Tackett is a Brazilian jiujitsu competitor and one of the 16 contestants on the FloGrappling Who's Next: Submission Fighter Challenge presented by Tezos reality TV show. Born on May 1, 2003 and training out of Austin, Texas, Andrew Tackett is a brown belt representing Checkmat. He is best known for his aggressive style and no-hold-barred attitude on and off the mats.

  1. Andrew Tackett To Face Fabyury Khrysthyan at WNO 25 In Welterweight Clash

    Andrew Tackett To Face Fabyury Khrysthyan at WNO 25 In Welterweight Clash

    Oct 25, 2024

    Andrew Tackett will face Fabyury Khrysthyan on WNO 25: Duarte vs Jimenez in main card welterweight action between two of the most exciting young black belts in the sport. This marks Andrew's first WNO action in over one year, when he had to withdraw from the finals of the welterweight championship tournament. This is Fabyury's first WNO match and the exciting Brazilian grappler is fresh off of a gold medal performance at the IBJJF European No-Gi Championships.
  2. WNO 25: Andrew Tackett enfrenta Fabyury Khrysthyan na divisão dos Médios

    WNO 25: Andrew Tackett enfrenta Fabyury Khrysthyan na divisão dos Médios

    Oct 25, 2024

    Chegando para sua vigésima quinta edição, o Who's Number One segue com seus preparativos para trazer muita ação com seu próximo torneio. Marcado para o dia 4 de dezembro, o WNO 25 traz alguns dos maiores nomes do Jiu-Jitsu sem kimono para o Bayou Music Center em Houston, no Texas, com todas as lutas transmitidas ao vivo e exclusivamente na FloGrappling. Com alguns confrontos já definidos, a organização revelou mais uma das lutas do card, trazendo Andrew Tackett e Fabyury Khrysthyan para se encarar na divisão dos médios.
  3. All-Time Winners -77KG At the ADCC World Championship

    All-Time Winners -77KG At the ADCC World Championship

    May 21, 2024

    T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas has seen its share of concerts, shows, sporting events and more, and the versatile venue on the famed Las Vegas Strip now will welcome the 2024 edition of the ADCC World Championship, which will take place Aug. 17-18.
  4. Two Pathways To The Back: Andrew Tackett vs Tommy Langaker WNO Preview

    Two Pathways To The Back: Andrew Tackett vs Tommy Langaker WNO Preview

    May 7, 2024

    On May 10th at WNO 23: Meregali vs Rocha, two of the best back attackers in the world will square off in the co-main event. Tommy Langaker and Andrew Tackett are slated for 15 minutes of action and considered their styles and record in competition, fans are rightfully expecting a serious scrap between two of the best athletes in the world.
  5. Mica Injured, Andrew Tackett Steps In To Face Tommy Langaker At WNO 23

    Mica Injured, Andrew Tackett Steps In To Face Tommy Langaker At WNO 23

    Apr 5, 2024

    An injury has forced a change to WNO's title fight, as Mica Galvao will be unable to defend his welterweight championship. Instead, challenger Tommy Langaker will take on ADCC West Coast Trials champion Andrew Tackett. This match is a meeting between 2024 ADCC Trials champions, with Tommy winning European Trials earlier this year. The two will meet at 185lbs for the short notice bout.
  6. Andrew Tackett & Troy Russell To Kick Off Main Card At Tezos WNO 19

    Andrew Tackett & Troy Russell To Kick Off Main Card At Tezos WNO 19

    Jul 3, 2023

    Who’s Next star and Tezos WNO veteran Andrew Tackett is set to return to the Tezos WNO mats in his hometown of Austin, TX on Thursday, August 10, where he’s scheduled to face rising welterweight talent Troy Russell to kick off the main card at Tezos WNO 19: Meregali vs Duarte presented by Fat Tire.
  7. Grappling Bulletin: Meregali Submits 6 Of 7 For Pans Double Gold

    Grappling Bulletin: Meregali Submits 6 Of 7 For Pans Double Gold

    Mar 27, 2023

    The second major IBJJF tournament of the 2023 season is in the books. Nicholas Meregali and Tainan Dalpra were among the brightest stars to shine at Pans, but the tournament — the largest Pans in history — delivered action at every turn. Catch up on all of the results and standout performances below.
  8. Tackett Brothers Win, Tanabe Beats Couch At Unrivaled2

    Tackett Brothers Win, Tanabe Beats Couch At Unrivaled2

    Feb 27, 2023

    Three prominent Americans in the no-gi world challenged three local athletes in an innovative ruleset at Unrivaled2, held in Tokyo this Saturday, February 25.
  9. Vote Now! See The Nominees For 2022 FloGrappling Match Of The Year

    Vote Now! See The Nominees For 2022 FloGrappling Match Of The Year

    Dec 19, 2022

    Voting is now open for the 2022 FloGrappling Awards. Read below to see which six matches have been nominated for Match of the year, and cast your ballot in the form at the end of this article.
  10. Big Dan Earns $5k Prize With 2 Submissions At Emerald City Invitational 5

    Big Dan Earns $5k Prize With 2 Submissions At Emerald City Invitational 5

    Nov 6, 2022

    Dan Manasoiu won the open weight Emerald City Invitational tournament on Saturday, Nov. 5 in Atlantic City, NJ, collecting the $5,000 prize with two submissions in regulation and one in overtime.
  11. Top ADCC Trials Performers Coming To The ADCC Las Vegas Open

    Top ADCC Trials Performers Coming To The ADCC Las Vegas Open

    Sep 14, 2022

    Tomorrow’s ADCC Las Vegas Open will feature more than 100 divisions spanning from kids, teens and masters to the adult pro divisions. It will be a great opportunity for athletes of all ages to experience the unique ruleset of ADCC; and for current and aspiring pros hoping to earn a spot in a future ADCC World Championship, that experience will be invaluable.
  12. The Current & Future Stars Coming To The 2022 ADCC Las Vegas Open

    The Current & Future Stars Coming To The 2022 ADCC Las Vegas Open

    Sep 9, 2022

    While the grappling world will have their eyes on the 2022 ADCC World Championships, some grappling talents will be competing in the two-days earlier ADCC Las Vegas Open, streamed live on FloGrappling.
  13. Weekend Watch Guide: Rise, CSC & Sub Only Series Today

    Weekend Watch Guide: Rise, CSC & Sub Only Series Today

    Jul 23, 2022

    Some of the world’s most promising grapplers will take various stages this weekend, as three July 23 events will feature several ranked grapplers.
  14. Pros & Cons: What We Learned From The ADCC-Bound Athletes At The WNX Finale

    Pros & Cons: What We Learned From The ADCC-Bound Athletes At The WNX Finale

    Jul 20, 2022

    Among the roster of athletes who competed at Tezos WNO: Who’s Next Finale, there were four ADCC Trials Winners, two ADCC 2022 invitees, and one returning ADCC Champion.
  15. Gordon Ryan Wins WNO Belt And Izaak Michell Becomes Who's Next Champion

    Gordon Ryan Wins WNO Belt And Izaak Michell Becomes Who's Next Champion

    Jul 15, 2022

    The first ever season of Who's Next came to a culmination on Thursday night, and after a wild series of events Izaak Michell walked away with the $10,000 plus an additional 10,000 TEZ and the title of Who's Next Season One champion. Izaak and opponent Kyle Chambers went at it for over two hours, on two different mats, before Izaak was eventually able to secure an armbar finish after controlling the majority of the match.