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Andre Soukhamthath

Andre Soukhamthath (Lao: ອານເດຣ ສຸຄຳທັດ, born October 23, 1988) is a retired American mixed martial artist who competed in the Bantamweight division. A professional mixed martial artist from 2011 until 2022, he had competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and CES MMA.

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 Laotian American fighter signed to the UFC.

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.

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 UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega. 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.

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