Jiu Jitsu Oracle

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 Criteria01:08 Kenta Iwamoto: The Rising Star04:33 Dorian Olivarez: Impressive Performances05:55 Helena Crevar: The Emerging Talent08:31 Owen Jones: The Entertainer10:24 Keith Krikorian: Not a Fan of Moneyberg11:52 Victor Hugo: The Heavy Hitter14:09 Pawel Jaworski: King of the False Reap15:58 Marcelo Garcia: The GOAT Debate21:11 Andrew Tackett: Future Superstar29:00 Nicky Rod: The Controversial Champion33:40 Craig Jones: Marketing Mastermind36:48 The Final List41:27 The Final List ContinuedSend your comments and questions to: jiujitsuoracle@gmail.comFind 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

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 Intro00:37 Mikey Musumeci's Match and Future Prospects03:51 Signings and Strategy of UFC BJJ07:44 Other Competitors to Watch15:55 Post CJI 2 HangoverSend your comments and questions to: jiujitsuoracle@gmail.comFind 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

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 the only squad to walk away with $1 million.On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, Calum and Ross have their say on the events - ahead of waiting to read what Gordon Ryan has to say about it.00:00 Intro06:35 Judging Decisions and Scoring System10:06 Investor's Decision and Its Implications16:21 The Spirit of the Rules19:19 Community Reactions and Future of CJISend your comments and questions to: jiujitsuoracle@gmail.comFind 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

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 us know in the comments.Send your comments and questions to: jiujitsuoracle@gmail.comFind us on Instagram at: jiujitsuoracleTo learn more about where we train, search all the usual platforms for SBG Aberdeen.

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 Intro02:08 General Thoughts on ADCC04:39 Picking Winners in Each Euro Trials Division17:08 ConclusionSend your comments and questions to: jiujitsuoracle@gmail.comFind 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

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 they would like to see, including suggesting opponents for the likes of Kenta Iwamoto, Taylor Pearman and Felipe Pena.00:00 Intro09:18 Stock Up or Stock Down?22:21 Matches We'd Like To See31:02 More Stock Up and Stock DownSend your comments and questions to: jiujitsuoracle@gmail.comFind 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

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 Intro02:47 New Wave vs. Atos15:03 B-Team vs. Australasia18:59 Women's Tournament: Helena's Victory21:11 Chael vs. Craig: An Odd Matchup28:45 The Tiebreaker: B-Team's Unexpected WinSend your comments and questions to: jiujitsuoracle@gmail.comFind 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

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 thoughts in the comments.00:00 CGI2 Weekend Preview00:59 Match Analysis: New Wave Warriors vs Amercas Gorillas08:06 European Raiders vs Atos Showdown11:10 B-Team Mercenaries vs Daisy Fresh Demons13:57 Australasia Devils vs 10th Planet Aliens18:47 Super Fight: Craig Jones vs Chael Sonnen22:44 Women's Bracket BreakdownSend your comments and questions to: jiujitsuoracle@gmail.comFind 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

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 suggest and jump in to the comments to let us know your picks.00:00 Intro00:54 Highlighting New Wave and B-Team Showdowns06:25 Exciting Grapplers in Teams Unlikely to Claim the Title19:24 Atos' Team StandoutSend your comments and questions to: jiujitsuoracle@gmail.comFind 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

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 Intro00:20 Impact of Vagner Replacing Big Dan05:04 Closeness of the top 3 Teams08:06 Match Format and Tiebreaker Discussion15:15 Final ThoughtsSend your comments and questions to: jiujitsuoracle@gmail.comFind 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

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 Intro01:58 Injury Analysis and Implications for Gable Steveson04:16 Potential Opponents for Craig Jones12:10 Our Ideal PickSend your comments and questions to: jiujitsuoracle@gmail.comFind 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

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 Intro00:38 Analyzing Max Hanson02:32 Evaluating Dante Leon05:31 Jacob Couch's Score08:30 Can Michael Pixley Cause Another Shock?13:33 Brandon Reed's Role in the Team16:59 Heath Pedigo's Coaching21:18 Overall Team AssessmentSend your comments and questions to: jiujitsuoracle@gmail.comFind 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

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 like a big difference maker.00:00 Intro00:29 Evaluating Geo Martinez03:47 Assessing Alan Sanchez05:10 PJ Barch: A Strong Contender11:04 Ryan Aitken and Kyle Boehm's Potential15:28 Eddie Bravo's Coaching18:53 Final Thoughts on 10th Planet's ChancesSend your comments and questions to: jiujitsuoracle@gmail.comFind 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

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 favourite Victor Hugo.On the latest Jiu Jitsu Oracle, we rate the squad's chances of glory at CJI 2 in the latest of our star ranking series.Send your comments and questions to: jiujitsuoracle@gmail.comFind 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

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 to: jiujitsuoracle@gmail.comFind 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

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 called by CJI 2 - is coached by a polarizing figure in Greg Souders. What score did the athletes get? What score did Greg get? Tune in to the episode to find out.

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 BJJ00:57 Controversies and Challenges in UFC BJJ06:09 Match Predictions and Analysis10:35 Creating Excitement in Grappling EventsSend your comments and questions to: jiujitsuoracle@gmail.comFind 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

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@gmail.comFind us on Instagram at: 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.