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ADCC 2026 loses champions Izaak Michell and Adele Fornarino

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 12:00 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

ADCC 2026 loses champions Izaak Michell and Adele Fornarino

Summary

The 2026 ADCC World Championships will see significant changes to its lineup ahead of the event on September 12-13. Izaak Michell, ADCC Asia & Oceania Trials winner, has been removed from the competition due to a warrant for “second degree sexual assault” in Texas. His spot will be filled by Taylor Pearman. Additionally, Adele Fornarino, the reigning double gold medalist, has exited the tournament after being booked for the UFC BJJ flyweight tournament, where she will compete against Carol Brunacio on August 20. Fornarino's absence marks the fourth reigning champion to withdraw from the upcoming event.

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By the Numbers

•Izaak Michell removed from ADCC 2026 after legal issues.
•Taylor Pearman will replace Michell in the 77 kg tournament.
•Adele Fornarino withdraws to compete in UFC BJJ 10.
•Valerie Wong Hamilton will take Fornarino's place in the women's -55 kg tournament.
•ADCC 2026 is scheduled for September 12-13.

Latest Updates

12:00 AMYahoo Sports — ADCC 2026 loses double champ to UFC BJJ; Fugitive Izaak Michell also removed

What they're saying

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There have been two major changes to the upcoming 2026 ADCC World Championships line up, including one that many in the Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) community has been asking for a long time. ADCC Asia & Oceania Trials winner Izaak Michell has an active warrant for “second degree sexual assault” in Texas, and has reportedly been […]
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