André Soares (fighter)
| Andre Soares | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Gigueto |
| Nationality | Brazilian |
| Weight | 125 lb (57 kg; 8.9 st) |
| Division | Flyweight |
| Team | Team Gigueto |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 7 |
| Wins | 5 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Andre "Gigueto" Soares is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu and MMA (mixed martial arts) fighter. He competes in the flyweight division. Rankings 3rd degree jiu jitsu black belt IBJJ international certified referee Professional MMA fighter 5-2 MMA record
Main titles: Gold medal 1998 Brazilian National Champion, Silver medal 2002 IBJJ World Championships, Bronze medal 2003 IBJJ World Championships, Bronze medal 2007 IBJJ World Championships, Gold medal 2011Brazilian National Jiu Jitsu Championships, Silver medal 2012 São Paulo International Open IBJJ Championships, Multiple Naga and Grapplers Quest World Championships
Andre started training in martial arts at 9 years old practicing Judo. At the age of 15 he fell in love with Brazilian jiu-jitsu. When Andre was a purple belt he was invited to try out for the legendary Carlson Gracie Competition Team. To make the team there was a tournament style training session in the middle of Carlson Gracie’s gym. Andre won the tournament and became a Team A competitor. Carlson Gracie Competition team included UFC champions Murilo Bustamante and Vitor Belfort, Pride veteran Mario Sperry, ATT founder Ricardo Liborio, Wallid Ismail, De la Riva, and many other founders and legends of MMA and BJJ. Andre's skills grew quickly and he won the Brazilian Nationals in 1998. He was living his dream and ended up training with the legendary Carlson Gracie for five years until Carlson moved to the US and the team split up. Andre followed his teammates over to BTT(Brazilian Top Team) where he competed and received his black belt in 2001.As a black belt, Andre came in second in the 2002 World Championships, and was thought of as one of the best BJJ competitors in the world. In 2004, he moved to Florida to reunite with ATT(American Top Team) founder Ricardo Liborio and his master Marcus Aurelio. Andre competed in MMA and BJJ with much success in America. He won Hawaii Shooto 2005, he also took first in the Arnold Schwarzenegger/Gracie World Submission championships where he won all six of his matches against top ranked talent from across the world. Besides making his name as a world class competitor, Andre is also known for being a world class instructor.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 7 matches | 5 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 0 | 0 |
| By submission | 4 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 5-2 | Zach Makovsky | Decision (unanimous) | EliteXC: Primetime | May 31, 2008 | 3 | New Jersey, United States | ||
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 5-1 | Josh Spearman | Submission (guillotine choke) | BCX 4 - Battle Cage Xtreme 4 | April 19, 2008 | 1 | 0:19 | New Jersey, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 4-1 | Matt McCabe | Submission (armbar) | CITC 3 - Marked Territory | September 30, 2006 | 1 | 1:09 | Collins Arena, Brookdale College, Lincroft, NJ. | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3-1 |  Ryan Lee |
Submission (triangle choke) | Shooto Hawaii - Unleashed | March 25, 2005 | 1 | 2:38 | Hawaii, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2-1 | Jim Bruketta |
Submission (armbar) | FCC 18 - Freestyle Combat Challenge 18 | March 5, 2005 | 1 | Wisconsin, United States | ||
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 1-1 |  Tom Niinimaki |
Decision | CWFC 9 - Xtreme Xmas | December 18, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | England | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 1-0 | Ulises Rocha |
Decision (unanimous) | IC 8 - Ethereal | November 20, 2004 | 2 | 5:00 | Indiana, United States | |