Izaak Michell is a Brazilian jiujitsu competitor and one of the 16 contestants on the FloGrappling Who’s Next: Submission Fighter Challenge presented by Tezos reality TV show. Born on August 25, 1998 in Adelaide, Australia Michell is currently brown belt belt training out of Austin, TX representing the B-Team. Michell Captured the 2021 IBJJF-No-Gi World title and is known for his modern approach to the grappling game.
A Primer On Australian Grapplers Competing At ADCC
Jul 24, 2024
Australia is one of grappling's growing hotbeds and over the last ten years or so has really emerged, especially in no-gi and ADCC-style competitions. That's in part because of the way ADCC does their Trials, with Oceanic and Asian competitors getting their own regional competition without the North or South Americans - meaning that Australians get a more direct path to qualifying for Worlds.
Every Athlete Invited To The 2024 ADCC World Championship
Jul 21, 2024
The 2024 ADCC World Championship is less than a year away and coming to Las Vegas in August 2024.
The Top 10 Guard Passers To Watch At ADCC 2024
Jul 19, 2024
ADCC is less than a month away and the elite of the elite will take the mats to fight for the right to call themselves best in the world. For fans of grappling, the greatest technicians on Earth will be taking the mats - including the best of the best when it comes to guard passing.
WNO 18: Meregali Vs. Marinho Card: What to Know
May 16, 2023
Nicholas Meregali, one of the top Brazalian jiu-jitsu heavyweights in the world, will face Tezos WNO no-gi light heavyweight champion Pedro Marinho in the main event at WNO 18: Meregali vs. Marinho on May 18 at the Criterion in Oklahoma City.
Meregali & Marinho Bringing The Gi Back To Tezos WNO On May 18
Apr 26, 2023
For the first time since January 2020, gi competition is returning to Tezos WNO on May 18 in Oklahoma City, OK.
Grappling Bulletin: A Closer Look At Gordon vs Felipe IV
Feb 20, 2023
The fourth showdown between Gordon Ryan and Felipe Pena is less than a week away. In the last two weeks, we've caught up with both athletes to check in on their training camps, and to hear their takes on the upcoming bout at Tezos WNO: Ryan vs Pena II presented by Fat Tire.
Sao Paulo Rolling: Baby Shark vs Izaak Michell
Jan 12, 2023
Watch Diogo Reis train with Izaak Michell at Melqui Galvao Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil!
Sao Paulo Rolling: Mica vs Izaak Michell
Jan 12, 2023
Watch Mica Galvao train with Izaak Michell at Melqui Galvao Jiu-Jitsu in Brazil!
By The Numbers: 50% Submission Rate At Tezos WNO In 2022
Dec 30, 2022
The 2022 season of Tezos WNO featured 40 matches of up and coming grapplers and established world champions. Out of 40 matches, 20 resulted in submissions, including a couple firsts in Tezos WNO history: a Z-lock by Jozef Chen and a camel crusher by “The Sultan of Strangles,” Mike Rakshan.
See The Nominees For 2022 FloGrappling Breakthrough Grappler Of The Year
Dec 21, 2022
Voting is now open for the 2022 FloGrappling Awards. Read below to see which five athletes have been nominated for Male Grappler of the Year, and cast your ballot in the form at the end of this article.
Vote Now! See The Nominees For 2022 FloGrappling Match Of The Year
Dec 19, 2022
Voting is now open for the 2022 FloGrappling Awards. Read below to see which six matches have been nominated for Match of the year, and cast your ballot in the form at the end of this article.
The 2022 ADCC Award Winners Have Been Announced!
Oct 20, 2022
As the dust settles after the 2022 ADCC World Championships, ADCC has released the winners of their four prestigious awards given out at every ADCC Worlds. The awards are for best athlete, best takedown, best match and fastest submission.
Marinho To Put Light Heavyweight Strap On The Line vs Bodoni At Tezos WNO
Oct 13, 2022
Update: the main event title fight has been postponed, as both athletes have incurred injuries. Mayssa Bastos vs Brianna Ste-Marie is the new main event. For further info about the changes to the card, click here.
Mo Jassim Returns As ADCC Head Organizer In 2024
Oct 10, 2022
Great news for the grappling world as Mo Jassim has been selected as the Head Organizer for the ADCC World Championships in 2024. This event will again be held in Las Vegas with a targeted date of September 2024, with trials kicking off at the East Coast Trials in November 2023.
The Top 4 European Performers At ADCC 2022
Oct 6, 2022
The European trials have often been considered one of the "easiest" methods by which an athlete can earn entry to ADCC, especially compared to North American and South American trials.
