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The New Black, Brown & Purple Belts Promoted After 2019 IBJJF Worlds

The New Black, Brown & Purple Belts Promoted After 2019 IBJJF Worlds

Many of the sport's top colored belts have earned well-deserved promotions following standout performances at Worlds. Here's a list of the biggest names.

Jun 6, 2019 by Hywel Teague
The New Black, Brown & Purple Belts Promoted After 2019 IBJJF Worlds

Many of the sport's top colored belts have earned well-deserved promotions following standout performances at Worlds. Here's a rundown of the biggest names: 

Promoted to purple belt

Iasmim Casser (blue belt double gold)


Matheus Menezes


Thalys Pontes


Promoted to brown belt

Lucas Protasio 


Andy Murasaki


Connor Deangelis and Adam Bradley 


Pedro Marinho


Crystal Gaxiola 


Heather Morgan


Mayara Custodio 


Promoted to black belt

Jonas Andrade, Thalison Soares and Italo Moura


Diego Oliveira Batista


Israel Souza


Jonnatas Gracie and Ronaldo Jr. 


Johnatha Alves


Gabi Pessanha 


Wilson Moreira


Guthierry Barbosa