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• Gordon Ryan's right - he's the best heavyweight grappler by far

  Gordon Ryan wasn't impressed with what he saw at the recent Who's Number One? event.We think he's right.The show was headlined by Nicky Rod against Kaynan Duarte. After the match Gordon criticized the performance of both athletes. Gordon's out of action and right now, nobody looks close to taking his place as the best heavyweight in jiu jitsu.Luke Griffith and Victor Hugo had a similar match to Nicky and Kaynan. None of the grapplers were totally convincing.Felipe Pena and Nicholas Meregali are also in the mix. Can anyone take Gordon's crown in his absence?On the latest edition of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle we discuss the heavyweight scene, along with other matches from WNO and the upcoming BJJ Stars event, which features Mica Galvao.00:00 Gordon's Dominance in Heavyweight Jiu Jitsu03:53 The Heavyweight Matches at WNO14:55 Why Gordon Doesn't Have Deficiencies 21:06 Who has the Most Potential to be Number One?25:33 What Else we saw at WNO34:31 BJJ StarsSend your comments and questions to: [email protected] us on Instagram at: jiujitsuoracleTo learn more about where we train, search all the usual platforms for SBG Aberdeen.Hosts: Calum Burke and Ross McTavish

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• ADCC champ vs CJI champ - Who's Number One?

  In Gordon Ryan's absence who's the number one active heavyweight grappler?At WNO27 Kaynan Duarte, Nicky Rod, Victor Hugo and Luke Griffith all try to get closer to claiming that title.There are also some potentially explosive matches with young guns Andrew Tackett, Fabyury Khrystyan, Julian Espinosa and Owen Jones.Teenager Helena Crevar faces a tough test against Liz Clay.And the legendary Xande Ribeiro is in action against Richie Martinez.We preview all the matches on the latest edition of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle.00:00 WNO 27 Preview: Kaynan Duarte vs. Nicky Rod09:13 Victor Hugo vs. Luke Griffith13:40 Liz Clay vs. Helena Crevar17:45 Andrew Tackett vs. Fabyury Khrysthyan20:50 Owen Jones vs. Julian Espinosa26:01 Xande vs. BoogeymanSend your comments and questions to: [email protected] us on Instagram at: jiujitsuoracleTo learn more about where we train, search all the usual platforms for SBG Aberdeen.Hosts: Calum Burke and Ross McTavish

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• Is it the end of an era for Gordon Ryan and John Danaher?

  Grappling great Gordon Ryan may not compete again, while John Danaher's time coaching at the elite level could be over.Those were the takeaways from a fascinating interview jiu jitsu pioneer Danaher gave here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRZhLgSDmrk&t=572sGordon seemingly continues to battle illness which is keeping him away from competition. Meanwhile, John faces surgeries that could impact him performing BJJ.Given their respective situations, could Gordon take over the John's coaching responsibilities at their New Wave team?On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, we consider those questions and discuss New Wave's involvement in CJI2.00:00 Gordon Ryan's Competitive Future18:21 John Danaher's Coaching Legacy26:18 New Wave's Role in CJI 2Send your comments and questions to: [email protected] us on Instagram at: jiujitsuoracleTo learn more about where we train, search all the usual platforms for SBG Aberdeen.Hosts: Calum Burke and Ross McTavish

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• Can grappling great Craig Jones beat wrestling star Gable Steveson at CJI2?

  Craig Jones will face Gable Steveson in a superfight at CJI2.The CJI2 promoter and one of the B-Team founders is going up against one of the best freestyle wrestlers in the world. How will the match go? And will Gable call on the help of Gordon Ryan, seeing as they have a mutual friend in Jon Jones?The could be an interesting plotline given Gordon and Craig are not best of friends...We discuss all of the above on the latest edition of the Jiu Jitsu Oracle, while also chatting more about the wildcard situation at CJI2.00:00 CJI2 Superfight: Gable Steveson v Craig Jones11:10 Match Predictions16:10 The Wild Card Situation in CJI2Send your comments and questions to: [email protected] us on Instagram at: jiujitsuoracleTo learn more about where we train, search all the usual platforms for SBG Aberdeen.Hosts: Calum Burke and Ross McTavish

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• Who should be the wildcards at CJI2?

  Every team at CJI2 will be able to select one wildcard. What is a wildcard? And who are the leading contenders to fill those slots?It appears five gyms will have entries in the Quintet-style tournament at the 2025 Craig Jones Invitational. B-Team, New Wave and 10th Planet are confirmed. Atos and Pedigo are rumoured.There will also be three squads representing continents - Europe, Americas and Australasia.On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Calum and Ross look at grapplers who are likely to be up for grabs, including Deandre Corbe and Roberto Jiminez, who both recently had impressive performances.00:00 Introduction to CJI Wild Cards01:24 Australasia Updates03:39 What is a Wild Card?07:18 Identifying Top Wild Card Contenders25:39 Future Events and ConclusionSend your comments and questions to: [email protected] us on Instagram at: jiujitsuoracleTo learn more about where we train, search all the usual platforms for SBG Aberdeen.Hosts: Calum Burke and Ross McTavish

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