Caio Paganini is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Fábio Gurgel, who worked extensively with Michael Langhi, Max Trombini as well as Eduardo Leitão during his rise in the sport. A representative of the Alliance Academy in the international circuit, Caio is revered as one of jiu-jitsu's most submission oriented athletes and respected for his success on the mats, which include titles in important tournaments of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF). Caio is also the brother of another important grappling figure, namely Rafael Paganini.