Raquel Paʻaluhi
American mixed martial arts fighter
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Raquel Paʻaluhi Canuto (born October 14, 1990) is an American Brazilian jiu-jitsu grappler signed to the UFC and former mixed martial artist.
October 14, 1990[1]
Waiʻanae, Hawaii, U.S.
| Raquel Paʻaluhi Canuto | |
|---|---|
| Born | Raquel Paʻaluhi October 14, 1990[1] Waiʻanae, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Other names | Lionheart |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1] |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)[1] |
| Division | Bantamweight Featherweight |
| Reach | 69 in (180 cm) |
| Style | Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Las Vegas, NV |
| Team | Checkmat |
| Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Robert Drysdale |
| Years active | 2010–2017 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 13 |
| Wins | 6 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 7 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Other information | |
| University | Jamestown College |
| Notable school | Waianae High School |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Paʻaluhi was awarded her Black Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu by her coach Robert Drysdale. Raquel is the 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017(bb), 2019(bb) and 2021(bb) No Gi World Champion and 2016-2018 World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Gi Runner Up. [2]
Personal life
Professional grappling career
Paʻaluhi was booked to compete against Gillian Robertson at Submission Underground 23 on May 23, 2021.[5] She won the match by submission.[6] She then defeated Amanda Alequin at Fight 2 Win 174 on June 18, 2021.[7] 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.[8]
2024-2025
Paʻaluhi won a bronze medal in the middleweight division of the IBJJF European Championship on January 27, 2024.[9]
Paʻaluhi faced Karol Rosa at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 6 on March 3, 2024.[10] She won the match by submission with a rear-naked choke.[11]
Paʻaluhi faced Aislinn O'Connell at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 7 on May 15, 2024.[12] She won the match on points[13]
Paʻaluhi faced Gabrielle McComb at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 8 on October 10, 2024.[14] She won the match by submission. [15]
Paʻaluhi then faced Michele Oliveira at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 9 on December 5, 2024.[16] She won the match by submission.[17]
Pa’aluhi faced Ana Vieira at UFC Fight Pass Invitational 11 on May 29, 2025.[18] She lost the match by decision.[19]
UFC BJJ
Pa’aluhi faced Morgan Black at UFC BJJ 2 on July 31, 2025.[20] She won the match by submission with a kneebar in the first round.[21]
Mixed martial arts record
| 13 matches | 6 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 4 |
| By decision | 3 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 6–7 | Lisa Verzosa | Decision (split) | Invicta FC 42: Cummins vs. Zappitella | September 17, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | |
| Loss | 6–6 | Yana Kunitskaya | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 25: Kunitskaya vs. Paʻaluhii | August 31, 2017 | 5 | 5:00 | Lemoore, California, United States | For the vacant Invicta FC Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–5 | Pannie Kianzad | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Invicta FC 21: Anderson vs. Tweet | January 14, 2017 | 1 | 3:40 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Loss | 5–5 | Colleen Schneider | Decision (split) | Invicta FC 15: Cyborg vs. Ibragimova | January 16, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Costa Mesa, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–4 | Ediane Gomes | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 12: Kankaanpää vs. Souza | April 24, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 4–4 | Kaitlin Young | Decision (unanimous) | Invicta FC 9: Honchak vs. Hashi | November 1, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Davenport, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 3–4 | Priscilla White | TKO (punches) | Destiny MMA Proving Grounds 2 | August 24, 2013 | 1 | 3:03 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 2–4 | Raquel Pennington | Submission (guillotine choke) | Destiny MMA Na Koa 1 | September 8, 2012 | 1 | 3:52 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 2–3 | Amanda Nunes | Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) | Invicta FC 2: Baszler vs. McMann | July 28, 2012 | 1 | 2:24 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | |
| Loss | 2–2 | Sara McMann | Submission (americana) | ProElite: Arlovski vs. Lopez | August 27, 2011 | 3 | 2:53 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Nikohl Johnson | TKO (punches) | X-1 Champions 3 | March 12, 2011 | 3 | 2:06 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Sarah D'Alelio | Submission (armbar) | X-1 Heroes | September 11, 2010 | 1 | 2:13 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Jenny Trujillo | Decision (unanimous) | X-1 Nations Collide | June 4, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States |