Izaak Michell has reportedly been removed from the official ADCC 2026 competitor list, as legal issues surrounding the Australian grappler continue to escalate.

The Australian standout had previously secured a place at the upcoming ADCC World Championships in Kraków, Poland.
However, FloGrappling has quietly removed his name from the published roster, a move that comes as authorities in Texas continue to seek him in connection with an ongoing investigation.

According to Australian outlet 10 News Plus, a second arrest warrant has now been issued for Michell in Austin, Texas.

The development adds to an already serious situation involving a previous warrant from the Hayes County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities have been seeking Michell for months in connection with allegations of sexual assault.

The report also confirmed a second warrant related to a separate incident:

It was an assault by contact in the sexual nature and it was on February 25th, 2026 that a warrant was issued.

Investigators indicated they want Michell brought in for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation:

There are allegations that they want to further investigate and as part of that they want to arrest Mr. Michell to be able to then question him.

Since the original warrant became public, additional women in Australia have reportedly come forward with allegations of inappropriate behavior involving Michell.
He has denied all accusations.

At this stage, Michell has not been convicted of any crime.
Reports indicate he is wanted for questioning, while international extradition issues have so far prevented Texas authorities from bringing him into custody.

According to 10 News Plus, Michell has continued to be seen in various locations throughout Australia since the initial warrant was issued in December.

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