Jiu Jitsu Oracle

Brandon Reed is one of the grapplers in with a chance of winning the over 99kg bracket at ADCC 2026. How do you think the heavyweight will do in Poland? With Gordon Ryan absent, the bracket seems wide open with multiple athletes in contention. As well as discussing September's big show, @brandonreed3x also gives his thoughts on wrestling in jiu jitsu and why he enjoys CLA training for grapplin...

We know who is going to ADCC 2026, but who will win gold at this year's biggest grappling event? Will Kaynan Duarte add to his four golds from previous tournaments and move closer to Gordon Ryan, who has won seven ADCC titles? On this edition of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle, hosts Calum and Ross give their early predictions for all the divisions. They also discuss the controversy over whether Isaak Mi...

Who is going to ADCC? The promotion has confirmed every grappler who has made the cut for the 2026 World Championships. The Jiu Jitsu Oracle looks at who is going to Poland and who is the favourite to win each division. Host Ross also considers why so many top competitors are missing, including previous champions Baby Shark, Mica Galvao and Giancarlo Bodoni. With superstars Gordon Ryan and Craig J...

Gordon Ryan claims Michael Jordan is not as good at basketball as he is at grappling. Is Gordon right? On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, hosts Ross and Calum analyse that question, as well as giving their thoughts on the current state of jiu jitsu.00:00 The Current State of Jiu Jitsu12:51 The Nogi Scene: Stars and Stagnation25:39 IBJJF Worlds: Controversies and CloseoutsSend your comments and questi...

The elite gi grappling scene is where the best BJJ competition is happening right now. No gi jiu jitsu has seemingly had the most popular events in recent years, boosted by the influence of Gordon Ryan. The Jiu Jitsu Oracle's highest engagement has been when ADCC and CJI are happening. But the most famous no gi athletes, Gordon and Craig Jones, appear to be retired. And the best grappling matc...

Who can challenge Dorian Olivarez? The young jiu jitsu ace seems to have the ideal blend of submission grappling and wrestling. Following his latest victory, at WNO, the Jiu Jitsu Oracle asks, who is a viable opponent for the Kingsway standout? Hosts Calum and Ross also reflect on the recent UFC BJJ show and look ahead to events from One, ADCC and CJI.00:00 Introduction00:40 WNO Grand Prix Highlig...

Which 8 grapplers should Craig Jones pick to make CJI 2.5 the best ever jiu jitsu tournament? The Australian has announced there will be a one-night event in July with a $10 million prize pool. What should be the structure of the competition? Should there be the weight limit? And who will be available? Is Andrew Tackett exclusive to UFC BJJ? What about Kade Ruotolo and One? On the latest Jiu Jitsu...

Craig Jones has announced the return of CJI but what will the event look like? The Australian grappler shook up the jiu jitsu scene with his first two shows and now he is back for more. On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, host Ross covers what has been announced so far. As well as another CJI, there are also events by UFC BJJ, ADCC and WNO on the horizon. Tune into the Oracle where we give the latest...

Tye Ruotolo's spear tackle against Pawel Jaworski was the best thing we have seen in grappling this year. What's next for the winner of that match? Calum and Ross discuss that on the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, as well as giving their thoughts on recent UFC BJJ and ADCC events. 00:00 Introduction and analysis of Tye vs. Pawel 07:29 Discussion on UFC BJJ Event 22:27 ADCC South American Trials...

Could we be about to see a dream jiu jitsu match between Nicky Rod and Nicholas Meregali on UFC BJJ? A win over Elder Cruz could position the Simpleman grappler to next go up against the Kingsway heavyweight. On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Calum and Ross preview the upcoming UFC BJJ card, as well as looking at Pawel Jaworski vs. Tye Ruotolo on One and reviewing Polaris. 00:00 UFC BJJ Card Overvie...

Mikey Musumeci won again at UFC BJJ. The Jiu Jitsu Oracle asks what's next for him? And where does he rank right now in no gi grappling? Calum and Ross also discuss the announcement of CJI 3 and preview the second ADCC European Trials. 00:00 UFC BJJ Show Overview 06:02 Nicholas Meregali's Comeback 14:12 Tarik vs. Ronaldo Jr 18:58 Mikey's Victory and Current Standing 26:21 CJI 3 32:01 S...

How did Tarik Hostock win IBJJF World Championship gold after years of falling just short? The Norwegian grappler, well known for creating the Tarikoplata, received his black belt at the end of 2021. Since then Tarik has been trying to win IBJJF Worlds gold in either gi or no gi. After a few quarter-final defeats along the way, this year he finally topped the podium. In this edition of the Jiu Jit...

UFC BJJ has put together its best show to date, but who is going to win the exciting matches on the show? Both Tackett brothers are in action, as well as Dorian Olivarez. On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Calum and Ross run through the whole event. Also on his week is IBJJF no gi Worlds, which we preview. Meanwhile we look back on the recent Marcelo Garcia v Lachlan Giles and Luke Griffith v Felipe...

Marcelo Garcia may have lost to Lachlan Giles but he is still the GOAT. The Australian enjoyed a perfect ending to his career as he secured a highlight reel submission. In the build-up to the One Championship event, we discussed who is the GOAT. The more we talked about Marcelo, the stronger his case. Right now it seems he is the greatest to ever do it in no gi grappling. That puts him ahead of th...

Can Luke Griffith catch Felipe Pena in a submission and make him tap out? Across the four grappling matches between Felipe and Gordon Ryan, that is something Luke's team-mate was unable to achieve. The South African has lost twice against Pena, but is hoping to turn the tables at Who's Number One? On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Calum and Ross discuss that event, as well as the first ADCC...

What are the reasons why Marcelo Garcia could be considered the greatest grappler of all time? We set out the case for giving him that title, ahead of jiu jitsu greats such as Gordon Ryan and Roger Gracie. On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Calum and Ross also discuss Marcelo's return to grappling, against Lachlan Giles in One Championship. What do you think of the GOAT debate? How do you think M...

After three big grappling events recently we've updated our choice of the top six grapplers in the world. Who makes the cut? ADCC East Coast Trials champ Dorian Olivarez is on the list, having made great strides under the tutelage of John Danaher and Gordon Ryan at Kingsway. But who joins the -66kg powerhouse on the OP - the Jiu Jitsu Oracle's ranking of the best of the best? We consider c...

Which grapplers are currently must-see? And is there anyone more exciting than Mateusz Szczecinski? After recent events from Quintet, WNO and Polaris, it's time for the second Oracle Poll, where we rank the hottest grapplers right now. Watch this episode to find out which six athletes you need to be watching and find out who is the Jiu Jitsu Oracle's current number one grappler in the worl...

The Jiu Jitsu Oracle has created a new ranking to find out who is at the top of the grappling scene. Could it be CJI mastermind Craig Jones? The hero of B-Team's CJI 2 victory, Nicky Rod? Someone from UFC BJJ? Or another grappler entirely? Tune in to find out who is our first number one. 00:00 Introduction to the Ranking Criteria 01:08 Kenta Iwamoto: The Rising Star 04:33 Dorian Olivarez: Impr...

UFC BJJ is back, but what should you be excited about watching on their latest event? Is it the main event involving Mikey Musumeci? We don't think so. Rather, we're looking forward to the debut of Jansen Gomes, Matheus and Gabriel competing for a title among other interesting matches. Leave a comment to let us know what you think of the show. 00:00 Intro 00:37 Mikey Musumeci's Match a...

New Wave are no longer getting $1 million for their performance at CJI 2. Is that fair? B-Team won the grappling super event, giving them the title and big cash prize. Due to the contentious nature of the victory, the anonymous Craig Jones Invitational 2 donor decided John Danaher's team would be paid the top prize money as well. Now that decision has been reversed, meaning champions B-Team are th...

What was the biggest surprise at the ADCC European Trials? Was it 17-year-old grappler Niko Mikulyszyn winning the -66kg division? Or defeats in finals for previous trials winners Oliver Taza and Santeri Lilius? On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Ross runs through the winners of the male divisions who have qualified for the 2026 ADCC World Championships. If you have any highlights from the event, let...

What to do now CJI is over - how about watch some ADCC? The road to the 2026 World Championships begins with the first European Trials, one of the continent's biggest grappling events. We pick out the athletes we think will win and book their place at the ADCC finals next year. Let us know who you've got making it to the big show. 00:00 Intro 02:08 General Thoughts on ADCC 04:39 Picking Winners in...

What are your thoughts on CJI 2 now the dust has settled? We think it is time to come together to give the best chance of Craig Jones putting on another grappling super event in 2026. On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle Calum and Ross discuss how they see the current landscape. The name grapplers whose stock has moved since CJI 2, such as Gordon Ryan. But is it up or down? They also talk about matches...

What did you think of the controversial ending to CJI 2? B Team won the 2025 Craig Jones Invitational by beating big rivals New Wave in the final. On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Calum and Ross discuss day two of the event, including one of the most contentious decisions in grappling. Gordon Ryan disagrees with the result of the final, but how would you have called it? 00:00 Intro 02:47 New Wave v...