Raquel Paʻaluhi
Raquel Paʻaluhi Canuto is an American Brazilian jiu-jitsu grappler signed to the UFC and former mixed martial artist.
Paʻaluhi was awarded her Black Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu by her coach Robert Drysdale. Raquel is the 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019 and 2021 No Gi World Champion and 2016-2018 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Gi Runner Up.
Personal life
Paʻaluhi is of Hawaiian, Portuguese, Samoan, German, and Irish descent. In 2016 she married Brazilian Jiujitsu Black Belt and World Champion Renato Canuto. Together they run Hybrid Jiujitsu.Professional grappling career
Paʻaluhi was booked to compete against Gillian Robertson at Submission Underground 23 on May 23, 2021. She won the match by submission. She then defeated Amanda Alequin at Fight 2 Win 174 on June 18, 2021. Paʻaluhi then challenged Amanda Loewen for the Submission Underground absolute title at Submission Underground 24 on June 27, 2021, although she lost the match in EBI overtime.2024-2025
Paʻaluhi won a bronze medal in the middleweight division of the IBJJF European Championship on January 27, 2024.Paʻaluhi faced Karol Rosa at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6 on March 3, 2024. She won the match by submission with a rear-naked choke.
Paʻaluhi faced Aislinn O'Connell at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 7 on May 15, 2024. She won the match on points
Paʻaluhi faced Gabrielle McComb at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 8 on October 10, 2024. She won the match by submission.
Paʻaluhi then faced Michele Oliveira at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 9 on December 5, 2024. She won the match by submission.
Pa’aluhi faced Ana Vieira at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 11 on May 29, 2025. She lost the match by decision.