Jiu Jitsu Oracle

Who wins the biggest grappling event of the year, CJI 2? Are New Wave on the march to glory? We start off be predicting who will come out on top in all of the first round matches. That includes the four battles in the men's team tournament and the semi-finals of the women's bracket. We also look at the superfight between event organizer Craig Jones and Chael Sonnen. Let us know your though...

What matches would you most like to see at CJI 2? With a host of the best grapplers in the world involved in the event we should see some absolute bangers. But which potential contests are you most looking forward to? On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Calum and Ross having highlighted Jozef Chen against Mica Galvao as one battle they hope to see. Check out the episode to find out what else they sugg...

Do we still have the same favorites for the biggest grappling event of the year, CJI 2? New Wave were our #1 seed but they have had to replace Big Dan with Vagner Rocha. How does that affect the grappling powerhouse's chances of victory? Calum and Ross discuss the coach John Danaher's latest signing on the latest episode of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle. 00:00 Intro 00:20 Impact of Vagner Replacing...

Craig Jones needs a new match at CJI 2 so who should he face? The Aussie grappler's original opponent Gable Steveson is out. On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Calum and Ross discuss potential replacements for the wrestling Olympian. Let us know your thoughts on opponents for Craig in the comments. 00:00 Intro 01:58 Injury Analysis and Implications for Gable Steveson 04:16 Potential Opponents for...

How far can Daisy Fresh go at CJI2? They've already gone from a former laundromat to the biggest team event in jiu jitsu history. On the latest episode of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Calum and Ross rate the five grapplers on the team as well as the coach Heath Pedigo. This is the eighth of our CJI 2 ranking videos. Check out our channel to see how we have rated all of the teams involved. 00:00 Intro...

Which grappler has to have a standout performance if 10th Planet are to win a match at CJI 2? Eddie Bravo's squad have long been a force on the no gi grappling scene. But it looks like a big ask for them to progress past the first round at the 2025 Craig Jones Invitational. On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Ross and Calum consider the team's chances, with one grappler in particular looking l...

We've seen grapplers from Down Under cause big shocks at grappling supershows, will it happen again at CJI 2? Trying to follow in the footsteps of Craig Jones and Lachlan Giles, who is coaching this team, are up-and-coming grapplers such as Declan Moody and Belal Etiabari. Meanwhile, Lucas Kanard is looking to repeat his heroics from the first CJI when he submitted heavyweight division favouri...

Are B-Team better with Nicky Ryan in charge? The younger brother of grappling great Gordon Ryan is coaching the team for CJI 2. Originally it looked as if the camp would be run by Dima Murovanni. Does the change improve B-Team's chances of winning? And does it increase their score in the Jiu Jitsu Oracle CJI rankings? Tune in to the latest episode to find out. Send your comments and questions...

How strong are Atos heading into the CJI 2 grappling supershow? Coach Andre Galvao has built one of the strongest BJJ gyms in the world. Therefore it is no surprise that the 5-man Atos squad for CJI 2 is stacked. But where do they rank among the other teams? That is the question Calum and Ross consider on the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle.

Team America was the toughest team to score ahead of the grappling extravaganza that is CJI 2. Why was that the case? On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Ross and Calum rank the squad, that despite having two continents to pick grapplers from, has four athletes from the USA and an Englishman. In addition, Team America - which we feel is a more accurate name than Team Americas, which they have been cal...

Why should you watch the UFC BJJ 2 event? The grappling show is lacking hype so on the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, we try to provide some. We also look at the UFC promotion as a whole and discuss what they could do better. 00:00 Introduction to UFC BJJ 00:57 Controversies and Challenges in UFC BJJ 06:09 Match Predictions and Analysis 10:35 Creating Excitement in Grappling Events Send your comments an...

Mica Galvao is joining New Wave for CJI 2 - are they now the team to beat? John Danaher looks to have pulled off a masterstroke by adding one of the best grapplers in the world as the New Wave wildcard pick at -77kg. On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Ross gives his thoughts on the new New Wave line-up, as well as reflecting on the recent WNO event. Send your comments and questions to: jiujitsuoracle...

What chance to Team Europe have in CJI 2? We rate all five grapplers in the squad, as well as the coach. In the run up to CJI 2, the Jiu Jitsu Oracle will be scoring all of the athletes in all eight teams. If you agree or disagree with our ratings, let us know in the comments.

It seems unlikely that the Ruotolos brothers will be on Team Atos at CJI 2.So who will be in that gym's 5-man squad? We know Felipe Pena is taking the wild card slot. But which other grapplers will be picked by coach Andre Galvao? On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Ross considers the contenders, as well as looking at the confirmed line-up for the women's bracket at August's event.

It's all happening in Austin, Texas grappling scene. But how big a moment is this for jiu jitsu as a whole? Two rival teams emerged out of the fallout from the split of the Danaher Death Squad. And now both are undergoing big changes just a few years later. New Wave is rebranding as Kingsway, with a new facility and Gordon seemingly taking on a bigger coaching role as it looks like he won'...

Some of the best grapplers in the World are ready to battle at thee Aiga champions League Finals. The event is free on YouTube this weekend, so there's no excuse for any fans of jiu jitsu not to watch. On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Ross previews the event, which includes the likes of Giancarlo Bodoni, Lucas 'Hulk' Barbosa and Kaynan Duarte. The episode also looks at the Polaris show...

UFC BJJ 1 crowned three new champions on a promising first grappling show. But do you agree that it could be even better? Ross from the Jiu Jitsu Oracle gives his thoughts on the new grappling brand from the UFC, which featured wins for Andrew Tackett and Mikey Musumeci.00:00 Intro00:38 Mikey Musumeci's Performance and Future Matchups08:49 Andrew Tackett's Victory12:18 Lightweight Final15:...

What chance do B-Team have of winning CJI 2? They might not have Craig Jones in their line-up, but they can still boast the likes of Nicky Rod and wildcard Victor Hugo. We rate all five grapplers in the squad, as well as the coach Dima Murovanni. In the run up to CJI 2, the Jiu Jitsu Oracle will be scoring all of the athletes in all eight teams. If you agree or disagree with our ratings, let us kn...

Who is the perfect opponent for grappling superstar Mica Galvao? It looks like the Brazilian BJJ phenom is lining-up a match with fellow countryman Pedro Marinho. But we think we have a better suggestion for who Mica should face. There are lots of potential opponents out there, including top grapplers Tainan Dalpra, Kade Ruotolo and Andrew Tackett. Tune in to the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle to find ou...

Is the new UFC BJJ reality show a game changer? Or is it lacking originality? On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Ross gives his thoughts on episode one of Road To The Title. If you have any opinions on the show, which is free to watch on YouTube, jump into the comments and let us know.

Who should be Mica Galvao's next opponent and can Craig Jones help find the right grappler for the job? Mica beat Jonnatas Gracie in the latest WNO main event. Thoughts then immediately turned to who the young Brazilian should face next. With Craig seemingly having some involvement in helping FloGrapling, who promote WNO, perhaps he can advise on an interesting pick. Alternatively maybe he can...

What chance do Team New Wave have of winning CJI 2?They might not have grappling superstar Gordon Ryan in their line-up, but they can still field a strong roster. We rate all five grapplers in the squad, as well as the coach John Danaher. In the run up to CJI 2, the Jiu Jitsu Oracle will be scoring all of the athletes in all eight teams. If you agree or disagree with our ratings, let us know in th...

It seems that Adam Wardzinski has gone out on top. The Polish grappler left his belt on the mats after winning back-to-back IBJJF World titles, seemingly ending his competitive career. On the latest edition of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Ross looks at Adam's last match as well as the pick of the action at the World Championships.00:00 The Perfect Retirement: Adam Wardzinski's Last Match11:23 Hig...

These are the athletes who are must see for grappling fans at the IBJJF Worlds. Adam Wardzinski's quest for back-to-back championships is one of the big stories of the weekend. But what else should we look out for? On this edition of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Ross explains who and what he will be watching this weekend.00:00 Introduction to IBJJF Worlds, Adam and Tainan are two to Watch05:32 The Be...

Ffion Davies won a controversial decision over Adele Fornarino at UFC FPI.Did the judges get it wrong? Or does their decision make sense? On the latest edition of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Ross analyzes the result and whether any rematch will take place. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.00:00 Controversial Decision at UFC Fight Pass Invitational06:22 Match Breakdown: Ffion vs. Adele18:40 Are...