Andre Soukhamthath

Andre Soukhamthath (, 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.

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.

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 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.

Soukhamthath faced Sean O'Malley at UFC 222. He lost the fight by unanimous decision. 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 Su Mudaerji on August 31, 2019, on UFC on ESPN+ 15. He lost the fight via unanimous decision, and was subsequently released from the promotion.

Post-UFC career 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.

XFC In late 2020, signed a three-fight contract with Xtreme Fighting Championships. He made his promotional debut against Guilherme Faria at XFC 43 on November 11, 2020. He won the bout via split decision.

Soukhamthath faced José Alberto Quiñónez at XFC 44 on May 28, 2021. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.

CES MMA Soukhamthath headlined CES MMA 66 against Diego Silva on March 4, 2022. He lost the bout via unanimous decision. After the bout, Soukhamthath placed his gloves in the middle of the cage and announced his retirement from MMA.

Global Fight League On December 11, 2024, it was announced that Soukhamthath was signed by Global Fight League. However, in April 2025, it was reported that all GFL events were cancelled indefinitely.

Personal life Andre and his wife Jamie have had three children; their firstborn – LeAndre – had epidermolysis bullosa and died at the age of nine months.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Sean O’Malley CES MMA CES MMA Bantamweight Championship (One time; former) One successful title defense

State/Local Key to the City of Woonsocket: May 12, 2017

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Diego Silva Decision (unanimous) CES MMA 66

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Loss

José Alberto Quiñónez Decision (unanimous) XFC 44

Des Moines, Iowa, United States Win

Guilherme Faria Decision (split) XFC 43

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Loss

Su Mudaerji Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Zhang

Shenzhen, China Loss

Montel Jackson Decision (unanimous) UFC 236

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Win

Jonathan Martinez Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Volkan vs. Smith

Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada Loss

Sean O'Malley Decision (unanimous) UFC 222

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Luke Sanders TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Ortega

Fresno, California, United States Loss

Alejandro Pérez Decision (split) UFC Fight Night: Pettis vs. Moreno

Mexico City, Mexico Loss

Albert Morales Decision (split) UFC 209

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Kin Moy TKO (knee and punches) CES MMA 37

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Win

Kody Nordby KO (flying knee) CES MMA 33

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Win

Carlos Galindo TKO (elbows) CES MMA 31

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Loss

Brian Kelleher Decision (unanimous) CES MMA 28

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Win

Tom English Submission (rear-naked choke) CES MMA 26

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Loss

Kin Moy Decision (unanimous) CES MMA 21

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Win

Corey Simmons TKO (retirement) CES MMA 20

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Win

Billy Vaughn Submission (keylock) CES MMA 19

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Win

Blair Tugman Decision (unanimous) CES MMA 17

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Win

Kurt Chase-Patrick TKO (punches) CES MMA 15

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Win

Rob Costa TKO (doctor stoppage) CES MMA 13

Providence, Rhode Island, United States Win

Vinny Tisconie KO (punches) CES MMA 11

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Win

Gilvan Santos Submission (guillotine choke) CES MMA 9

Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States Loss

Robbie Slade Decision (majority) Cage Titans 6

Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States