Renato Canuto continues to build serious momentum in his MMA journey, adding another devastating soccer-kick knockout to his growing highlight reel at Tuff-N-Uff 149. The two-time IBJJF world champion has been transitioning to MMA with explosive success, and his latest finish only strengthened the buzz around his future.

Just seconds into the bout, Canuto stunned the crowd with a perfectly timed soccer kick that ended the fight under a minute. It was his second straight victory using the rarely seen technique, proving his striking instincts are catching up to his elite grappling pedigree.

Canuto says he's currently competing at a 160-pound catchweight but plans to make the drop to lightweight when the right fight comes along. His target is clear: keep winning, keep finishing, and secure a UFC contract by 2026.

He acknowledged that his earlier contract with ONE Championship never materialized after a grappling loss derailed that opportunity, but he views this MMA run as the right path forward. With his elite jiu-jitsu, creative striking, and newfound knockout power, Canuto believes he can turn himself into a must-sign prospect.

If he continues producing highlight-reel moments like this one, he might just be right.