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Promotion Events

Browse public promotion ceremonies, rank awards, and shared galleries.

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Rigan Machado (Red Belt, 9th degree)
April 10, 20266

Coral Belt Ceremony — CSW World Conference

Rorion Gracie promoted Rigan Machado to Red Belt (9th degree); Rigan Machado promoted Erik Paulson, Casey Olsen, Rick Minter, Rick Williams, and Chris Posnik to 7th Degree Coral Belt. Hosted at Erik Paulson's Combat Submission Wrestling during the CSW World Conference.
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Combat Submission Wrestling Headquarters
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Rigan Machado - R9Rick Williams - CB7Erik Paulson - CB7+3 more
Bob Bass coral belt ceremony with Rigan, Renato Magno, Bill Hosken, and Dave Meyer
June 8, 20242

Coral Belt Ceremony — Oklahoma City

Rigan Machado promoted Bob Bass and Renato Magno to 7th Degree Coral Belt in Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City, OK4 photos
Bob Bass - CB7Renato Magno - CB7