Renato Forasieppi Canuto is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under his father Valdir “Tio Chico” Canuto, being also one of the top representatives of team Checkmat JJ in the sport’s international circuit. Canuto, who has worked extensively under Robert Drysdale, Rodrigo Cavaca, as well as Leonardo Vieira is widely regarded as one of the most exciting grapplers of his generation having proved his worth in a wide spectrum of grappling rules.
Renato Canuto Jiu-Jitsu
Full Name: Renato Forasieppi Alves Canuto
Nickname: n/a
Lineage: C. Gracie > H. Gracie > Carlson Gracie > M. Bustamante/Kiko Veloso > Leonardo Costa > Valdir Canuto > Renato Canuto
Main Achievements:
- 1st Place IBJJF World Championship No-Gi (2017)
- 1st Place KASAI Pro 150lbs Grand Prix (2017)
- 1st Place KASAI Pro 170lbs Grand Prix (2018)
- 1st Place IBJJF American Nationals (2017)
- 1st Place UAEJJF Grand Slam, LA (2017)
- 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2018)
- 2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2019)
- 2nd Place Marianas Open (2018)
- 3rd Place Marianas Open (2017)
- 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2019)
- 3rd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2017 / 2020)
Main Achievements (Colored Belts):
- 1st Place IBJJF World Championship (2016 brown)
- 1st Place IBJJF World No-Gi Championship (2016 brown)
- 1st Place IBJJF São Paulo International Open (2014/2015 purple)
- 1st Place IBJJF Las Vegas International Open (2016 brown)
- 1st Place IBJJF Seattle International Open (2016 brown)
- 1st Place UAEJJF Las Vegas Pro (2016 brown)
- 1st Place UAEJJF Grand Slam – Los Angeles (2016 brown)
- 2nd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2014 purple)
- 2nd Place CBJJ Juvenile Brazilian Nationals (2011 green, 2012 blue)
- 2nd Place CBJJ South American Championship (2014/2015 purple)
- 3rd Place IBJJF Pan Championship (2016 brown)
Favorite Position/Technique: Armbar
Weight Division: Peso Leve (76.0 kg / 168.0 lbs)
Team/Association: Tio Chico Jiu Jitsu / Zenith
Renato Canuto Biography
Renato Forasieppi Canuto was born on June 13, 1996, in São Vicente – a coastal municipality in southern São Paulo, Brazil.
Even though Renato’s father (Valdir “Tio Chico”) was a great jiu-jitsu enthusiast and practitioner, Canuto didn’t start his grappling experience through the famous arte suave, having instead picked up judo during his early childhood. It was only once Valdir started coaching a kids BJJ class (around 2004) that Renato was introduced to this style, on his dad’s mats – being the very first student on that class.
Within just a few months of training “Tio Chico” signed his boy on to the state tournament (Campeonato Paulista – FPJJ), an event that Renato won well, thus proving he was a real talent in the sport. This victory would instill in the young Canuto the desire to seek more competitive outlets in which to test himself. A sentiment that only grew with time.
Unlike most children his age, Renato didn’t spend much of his time playing games or socializing. Driven to the sport from early on, Canuto spent most of his spare time on the mats training or traveling to tournaments. This lifestyle was envisioned with one goal in mind, that of one day becoming a world jiu-jitsu champion – an accomplishment achieved as a brown belt in 2016. This much was explained by Renato himself in an interview given to BJJ Heroes that year.
Classing himself as a student of the game, Renato Canuto took elements out of many of the top grapplers of the older generations by analyzing their games to the most minute details. In the process, Renato created a very unique style. a style that many regarded as the most eye-pleasing jiu-jitsu of his generation, with submission and forward moving frame of mind and with no room for stalling.
During 2016 Renato went to the United States in order to prepare for the IBJJF Pan American Championship, working with Robert Drysdale for that effect. His talent shined through among the workgroup and followed a proposal to remain in Las Vegas and become one of the coaches at Drysdale’s academy. An offer accepted by Canuto. Later that year Renato’s father traveled to the US to award him his black belt in a ceremony held on December 2016.
Renato Canuto MATCH STATS
Overall Positions
CONQUERED MOVES AVERAGE 1.24
OVERALL CONQUERED
Breakdown
OPPONENT | W/L | TOP | BOTTOM | STAND UP | EVENT | ROUND | YEAR | |
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Lucas Valle | W | 0 | 0 | 1 | World | RR | 2017 | |
Garry Tonon | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | Kasai | RR | 2017 | |
Mansher Khera | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | Kasai | RR | 2017 | |
Michael Langhi | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | World | RR | 2018 | |
Tommi Pulkkanen | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | World | RR | 2018 | |
Oliver Taza | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | ADCC | RR | 2019 | |
Michael Langhi | W | 0 | 0 | 1 | World | 4F | 2019 | |
Garry Tonon | L | 0 | 0 | 2 | ADCC | 4F | 2019 | |
Alef Brito | W | 0 | 2 | 0 | World | 4F | 2019 | |
Osvaldo Moizinho | W | 0 | 0 | 2 | Pans | RR | 2019 | |
Piter Frank | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | Pans | 4F | 2019 | |
Megaton Dias | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | World | RR | 2019 | |
Levi Jones | L | 0 | 2 | 0 | Pans | RR | 2019 | |
Lucas Valle | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | World | RR | 2017 | |
Lucas Lepri | L | 0 | 0 | 1 | World | RR | 2018 | |
Michael Langhi | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | World | RR | 2018 | |
Alef Brito | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | World | 4F | 2019 | |
Levi Jones | L | 0 | 3 | 0 | Pans | RR | 2019 |
Renato Canuto Grappling Record
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BY POINTS
27 (51%) -
BY ADVANTAGES
8 (15%) -
BY SUBMISSION
13 (25%) -
BY DECISION
4 (8%) -
BY PENALTIES
1 (2%) - BY DQ
0 (0%)
13 SUBMISSIONS WINS
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BY POINTS
10 (53%) -
BY ADVANTAGES
3 (16%) -
BY SUBMISSION
1 (5%) -
BY DECISION
4 (21%) -
BY PENALTIES
1 (5%) - BY DQ
0 (0%)
1 SUBMISSION LOSSES
Renato Canuto Fight History
ID | Opponent | W/L | Method | Competition | Weight | Stage | Year |
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11853 | Espen M. | L | Pts: 2x2, Adv | Copa Podio | 77KG | RR | 2017 |
11861 | Pedro Paquito | D | --- | Copa Podio | 77KG | RR | 2017 |
11864 | Diego BorgesDiego Borges | L | Pts: 4x2 | Copa Podio | 77KG | RR | 2017 |
11868 | H. Marques | L | Pts: 0x0, Adv | Copa Podio | 77KG | RR | 2017 |
12143 | Marcio AndreMarcio Andre | L | Pts: 6x4 | Pan American | 76KG | SF | 2017 |
12802 | Isaque BahienseIsaque Bahiense | L | Pts: 4x0 | Marianas | 82KG | SF | 2017 |
13085 | Jake MackenzieJake Mackenzie | L | Pts: 9x2 | World Champ. | 76KG | 8F | 2017 |
14831 | Tommy LangakerTommy Langaker | L | Triangle armbar | European Open | ABS | 4F | 2018 |
14868 | Masahiro IwasakiMasahiro Iwasaki | L | Pts: 2x0 | European Open | 76KG | 4F | 2018 |
15810 | Eddie CummingsEddie Cummings | L | Referee Decision | Kasai Pro 2 | 72KG | SPF | 2018 |
15959 | Isaque BahienseIsaque Bahiense | L | Pts: 2x0 | Marianas Open | 81KG | F | 2018 |
16000 | C. NegromonteC. Negromonte | L | Referee Decision | King of Mats | 85KG | SF | 2018 |
16028 | Gustavo BatistaGustavo Batista | L | Referee Decision | WP Br Qualifier | 85KG | SF | 2018 |
16456 | Lucas LepriLucas Lepri | L | Pts: 4x0 | World Champ. | 76KG | F | 2018 |
19477 | Levi JonesLevi Jones | L | Pts: 6x4 | Pan American | 76KG | F | 2019 |
20490 | Lucas ValenteLucas Valente | L | Pts: 0x0, Adv | World Champ. | 76KG | SF | 2019 |
21703 | Garry TononGarry Tonon | L | Pts: 0x0, Pen | ADCC | 77KG | 4F | 2019 |
22998 | Dante LeonDante Leon | L | Pts: 5x4 | Kasai Pro 7 | 77KG | SPF | 2020 |
23621 | T. Ruotolo | L | Referee Decision | Kumite V | 81KG | SF | 2020 |
23908 | Michael LieraMichael Liera | L | Pts: 2x0 | Pan American | 76KG | SF | 2020 |
12005 | Sergio RiosSergio Rios | W | Referee Decision | FIVE SL | 76KG | SPF | 2017 |
12133 | Juan KamezawaJuan Kamezawa | W | Choke from back | Pan American | 76KG | 8F | 2017 |
12140 | Gabriel RolloGabriel Rollo | W | Pts: 2x2, Adv | Pan American | 76KG | 4F | 2017 |
12799 | Mike Sanchez | W | Choke | Marianas | 82KG | 4F | 2017 |
12805 | Lucas RochaLucas Rocha | W | Pts: 2x0 | Marianas | 82KG | 3RD | 2017 |
13077 | Lucas Valle | W | Pts: 2x2, Adv | World Champ. | 76KG | R1 | 2017 |
13310 | Kevin MahechaKevin Mahecha | W | Wristlock | American Nats | 76KG | 4F | 2017 |
13315 | Rodrigo FreitasRodrigo Freitas | W | Pts: 4x2 | American Nats | 76KG | SF | 2017 |
13767 | Bret Russell | W | Pts: 11x2 | Grand Slam LA | 77KG | R1 | 2017 |
13770 | John CombsJohn Combs | W | Pts: 2x0 | Grand Slam LA | 77KG | 4F | 2017 |
13774 | Jaime CanutoJaime Canuto | W | Pts: 2x2, Adv | Grand Slam LA | 77KG | SF | 2017 |
13776 | Francisco IturraldeFrancisco Iturralde | W | Pts: 8x2 | Grand Slam LA | 77KG | F | 2017 |
13973 | Daniel Davis | W | Pts: 2x0 | No Gi Pan Am. | 73KG | 4F | 2017 |
13976 | Francisco Daniel | W | Pts: 8x0 | No Gi Pan Am. | 73KG | SF | 2017 |
13978 | Frederico Augusto | W | Pts: 2x0 | No Gi Pan Am. | 73KG | F | 2017 |
14238 | Ben Buttars | W | Bow and arrow | Long Beach Open | 76KG | 4F | 2017 |
14241 | Piter Frank | W | Armbar | Long Beach Open | 76KG | SF | 2017 |
14242 | Francisco IturraldeFrancisco Iturralde | W | Pts: 9x0 | Long Beach Open | 76KG | F | 2017 |
14539 | AJ AgazarmAJ Agazarm | D | --- | Kasai Pro | 70KG | RR | 2017 |
14541 | Mansher KheraMansher Khera | W | Pts: 12x0 | Kasai Pro | 70KG | RR | 2017 |
14545 | Garry TononGarry Tonon | W | Pts: 2x0 | Kasai Pro | 70KG | RR | 2017 |
14548 | Celso ViniciusCelso Vinicius | W | Referee Decision | Kasai Pro | 70KG | F | 2017 |
14627 | Tommi Pulkkannen | W | Armbar | NoGi Worlds | 73KG | R2 | 2017 |
14631 | Isa Able | W | Pts: 4x0 | NoGi Worlds | 73KG | 4F | 2017 |
14635 | Rodrigo FreitasRodrigo Freitas | W | Pts: 18x0 | NoGi Worlds | 73KG | SF | 2017 |
14637 | AJ AgazarmAJ Agazarm | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | NoGi Worlds | 73KG | F | 2017 |
14820 | John CombsJohn Combs | W | Pts: 4x2 | European Open | ABS | R1 | 2018 |
14828 | Admilson GobiAdmilson Gobi | W | Pts: 2x0 | European Open | ABS | 8F | 2018 |
14866 | K. Marek | W | Pts: 6x0 | European Open | 76KG | R1 | 2018 |
15955 | Diego RamalhoDiego Ramalho | W | Points | Marianas Open | 81KG | 4F | 2018 |
15958 | Servio TulioServio Tulio | W | Pts: 9x0 | Marianas Open | 81KG | SF | 2018 |
15995 | Roberto SatoshiRoberto Satoshi | W | Points | King of Mats | 85KG | RR | 2018 |
15997 | Clark GracieClark Gracie | W | Armbar | King of Mats | 85KG | RR | 2018 |
16025 | Michael Douglas | W | Armbar | WP Br Qualifier | 85KG | 4F | 2018 |
16431 | Tommi Pulkkanen | W | Armbar | World Champ. | 76KG | R2 | 2018 |
16445 | Michael LanghiMichael Langhi | W | Pts: 2x2, Adv | World Champ. | 76KG | R3 | 2018 |
16451 | Victor SilverioVictor Silverio | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | World Champ. | 76KG | 4F | 2018 |
16455 | Vitor OliveiraVitor Oliveira | W | Referee Decision | World Champ. | 76KG | SF | 2018 |
17163 | Jason RauJason Rau | W | Pts: 11x0 | Kasai Pro 3 | 77KG | RR | 2018 |
17167 | PJ BarchPJ Barch | W | Pts: 1x0 | Kasai Pro 3 | 77KG | RR | 2018 |
17172 | Victor SilverioVictor Silverio | D | --- | Kasai Pro 3 | 77KG | RR | 2018 |
17176 | Vagner RochaVagner Rocha | W | Pts: 1x1, Pen | Kasai Pro 3 | 77KG | F | 2018 |
18100 | Vagner RochaVagner Rocha | W | Pts: 3x0 | Kasai Pro 4 | 77KG | SPF | 2018 |
18916 | Marcio AndreMarcio Andre | W | Inside heel hook | Kasai Dallas | 76KG | SPF | 2019 |
19465 | Piter Frank | W | Choke from back | Pan American | 76KG | 8F | 2019 |
19474 | Athos Miranda | W | Pts: 0x0, Adv | Pan American | 76KG | 4F | 2019 |
19476 | Osvaldo MoizinhoOsvaldo Moizinho | W | Pts: 4x0 | Pan American | 76KG | SF | 2019 |
20477 | Wellington DiasWellington Dias | W | Choke | World Champ. | 76KG | R1 | 2019 |
20484 | Alef BritoAlef Brito | W | Pts: 4x2 | World Champ. | 76KG | R2 | 2019 |
20488 | Michael LanghiMichael Langhi | W | Pts: 2x0 | World Champ. | 76KG | 4F | 2019 |
20834 | Dante LeonDante Leon | W | Pts: 5x4 | KASAI SS Florida | 77KG | SPF | 2019 |
21697 | Oliver TazaOliver Taza | W | Pts: 2x0 | ADCC | 77KG | R1 | 2019 |
23618 | Johnny TamaJohnny Tama | W | Referee Decision | Kumite V | 81KG | 4F | 2020 |
23902 | Alexander Lane | W | Choke from back | Pan American | 76KG | 8F | 2020 |
23907 | Paulo GabrielPaulo Gabriel | W | Pts: 2x2, Adv | Pan American | 76KG | 4F | 2020 |
Renato Canuto vs Bill Cooper
Renato Canuto vs Pedro Ramalho (2016)