# Andrew Tackett ("Pirulito")

> Black Belt | United States

## Overview

**Name:** Andrew Tackett

**Nickname:** Pirulito

**Belt Rank:** Black Belt

**Nationality:** United States

**Gender:** Male


## Bio

Andrew Tackett, the middle Tackett brother, exploded onto the pro scene while still a brown belt, taking ADCC Trials, ADCC Open, and WNO matches against black belts in 2022 before being promoted on December 17th of that year by Rodrigo Cabral. Growing up in Austin, Texas, after moving from Orange County, he and his brother William started at Team Rabadi before finding their competitive edge under Cabral at Brazilian Fight Factory. Known for an aggressive, crowd-pleasing style and highly dynamic approach, he quickly became a recognizable figure leading his generation of grapplers.

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**Last Updated:** September 05, 2026

**Data Source:** bjj.space (https://bjj.space/people/andrew-tackett)