Jonathan Torres (grappler)

Jonathan Torres, also known as "JT" Torres, is an American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and submission grappler.[23] He is known for a number of competitive accomplishments earned both prior to and following his promotion to black belt.[24]

For other people named Jonathan Torres, see Jonathan Torres (disambiguation).
Jonathan Torres
Born (1989-09-02) September 2, 1989
Bronx, New York, U.S.
Other namesJT
Spiderman
ResidenceWestchester, New York, U.S.
DivisionLightweight
StyleBrazilian Jiu Jitsu
TeamAtos Jiu-Jitsu
Rank  4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu[1]
Jonathan Torres
Medal record
Representing  United States
Grappling
ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship
2019 Anaheim, California -77kg
2017 Espoo, Finland -77kg
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Grappling
World No-Gi Championship
2013 Lightweight (Black)
2012 Lightweight (Black)
2010 Lightweight (Black)[2]
2009 Lightweight (Black)[3]
2008 Lightweight (Brown)[4]
Pan No-Gi Championship
2010 Lightweight (Black)[5]
2009 Lightweight (Black)[6]
2008 Lightweight (Brown)[7]
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2015 Lightweight (Black)
2014 Lightweight (Black)[8]
2011 Lightweight (Black)[8]
2009 Lightweight (Brown)[9]
Pan-American Championship
2014 Lightweight (Black)[10]
2013 Lightweight (Black)[10]
2011 Lightweight (Black)[10]
2009 Lightweight (Brown)[11]
2007 Featherweight (Purple)[12]
2006 Lightweight (Blue Juvenile)[13]
European Open Championships
2014 Middleweight (Black)[14]
2012 Lightweight (Black)[14]
2011 Lightweight (Black)[15]
2010 Lightweight (Black)[16]
2009 Lightweight (Brown)[17]
Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship
2010 Lightweight (Black)[18]
Asian Open Championship
2012 Lightweight (Black)
2012 Absolute (Black)
2010 Lightweight (Black)
2010 Absolute (Black)
New York International Open Championship
2010 Lightweight (Black)[19]
2009 Lightweight (Brown)[20]
Miami International Open Championship
2010 Lightweight (Black)[21]
2009 Lightweight (Black)[22]

Though having won numerous victories in gi competition, Torres has been particularly successful in no-gi events, earning multiple international championships.[24]

Grappling career

In March 2013, Torres left Team Lloyd Irvin and joined Atos Jiu-Jitsu.[25]

On November 22, 2014, Torres fought Rory MacDonald in a grappling match in Metamoris V. Giving up 40 pounds in weight disadvantage, the fight ended in a draw.

Torres competed in the under 77kg division of the 2022 ADCC World Championship, beating Kenta Iwamoto in the opening round and losing to PJ Barch in the quarter-final.[26]

2023

Torres was booked to compete against Magid Hage at Who's Number One on February 25, 2023.[27] He won the match by unanimous decision.[28] He then entered the IBJJF Chicago Open on April 29 and 30, 2023 where he won a gold medal in the middleweight gi division.[29] Torres competed at the IBJJF New York Open 2023 on August 5 and won gold in the Master 1 middleweight division.[30]

Torres competed at the IBJJF Master World Championship on September 2, 2023, where he won a silver medal in the master 1 lightweight division.[31]

2024

Torres competed in the IBJJF New York Spring Open 2024 on April 7, winning a silver medal in the gi middleweight division.[32]

Torres faced Nicky Ryan in a welterweight superfight at Who's Number One 23 on May 10, 2024.[33] He lost the match by submission.[34]

Torres received an invite to compete in the under 77kg division of the 2024 ADCC World Championship on August 17-18, 2024.[35]

References
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  23. "Puerto Rican takes absolute brown" (in Portuguese). 31 January 2009. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  24. "JT Torres (Lloyd Irvin)". BJJ Heroes. January 10, 2011. Retrieved June 6, 2012.
  25. "Keenan confirms move to Atos JJ, JT Torres follows". Graciemag. March 1, 2013. Retrieved March 6, 2013.
  26. "ADCC 2022 Live Results, Play-by-play, Analysis, Highlights, More". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
  27. Burne, Kathrine (7 February 2023). "Full Card Confirmed For Who's Number One: Ryan v Pena 4". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  28. "Who's Number One: Nicky Rodriguez v Felipe Pena Full Results And Review". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  29. "Great Results From IBJJF Chicago Spring Open 2023". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
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  31. "BJJ Legends Star In IBJJF Master World Championship 2023". Jitsmagazine.
  32. "Action-packed Divisions On Show At IBJJF New York Spring Open 2024". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  33. Rogers, Kian. "Nicky Ryan Set To Face JT Torres At Who's Number One 23". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  34. "Who's Number One 23: Nicholas Meregali vs Vagner Rocha Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  35. Blackett, Todd. "3 World Champions Receive Invites To ADCC 2024". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 24 February 2024.


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