Andre Soukhamthath


Andre Soukhamthath is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of CES MMA. A professional mixed martial artist since 2011, he has also competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

Born and raised in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, into an immigrant family of Laotian descent. Soukhamthath began competing in soccer as a youngster where he was a standout goalie. He began training in mixed martial arts in 2009. He is the first Lao-American fighter signed to the UFC.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Soukhamthath compiled an amateur record of 1-2 before making his professional debut in 2011. He competed on the regional scene, almost exclusively for CES MMA in his native state of Rhode Island.
He was the reigning CES MMA Bantamweight Champion when he was signed to the UFC in early 2017.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Soukhamthath made his promotional debut on March 4, 2017 against Albert Morales at UFC 209. He lost the back-and-forth fight by split decision.
Soukhamthath faced Alejandro Pérez on August 5, 2017 at UFC Fight Night 114. He lost the fight by split decision.
Soukhamthath replaced Bryan Caraway to take on Luke Sanders on December 9, 2017 at. He won the fight via TKO in the second round to gain his first UFC win.
On December 22, 2017 Soukhamthath announced to have signed a new, five-fight contract with UFC.
Soukhamthath faced Sean O'Malley at UFC 222. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. Sean O'Malley injured his foot at the end of the third round. Soukhamthath was criticized for showing poor fight IQ and choosing to take O'Malley down to the ground and not capitalizing on O'Malley's injury. Joe Rogan said it was the single worst decision in UFC history. This fight earned him the Fight of the Night bonus.
Soukhamthath faced Gavin Tucker on October 27, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 138. However, Tucker pulled out of the fight in early October citing an undisclosed injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Jonathan Martinez. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Soukhamthath faced Montel Jackson on April 13, 2019 at UFC 236 He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Soukhamthath faced Mudaerji Su on August 31, 2019 on UFC on ESPN+ 15. He lost the fight via unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Return to CES MMA

Soukhamthath was scheduled to face Da’Mon Blackshear in a bantamweight out at CES MMA 61 on April 24, 2020. However, the event was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Personal life

Andre and his wife Jamie have three children.

Championships and accomplishments