Jonathan Torres (grappler)

For other people named Jonathan Torres, see Jonathan Torres (disambiguation).
Jonathan Torres
Born (1989-09-02) September 2, 1989 (age 35)
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
Gold medal – first place 2019 Anaheim, California -77kg
Gold medal – first place 2017 Espoo, Finland -77kg
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Grappling
World No-Gi Championship
Gold medal – first place 2013 Lightweight (Black)
Silver medal – second place 2012 Lightweight (Black)
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Lightweight (Black)[2]
Silver medal – second place 2009 Lightweight (Black)[3]
Gold medal – first place 2008 Lightweight (Brown)[4]
Pan No-Gi Championship
Gold medal – first place 2010 Lightweight (Black)[5]
Silver medal – second place 2009 Lightweight (Black)[6]
Gold medal – first place 2008 Lightweight (Brown)[7]
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Lightweight (Black)
Silver medal – second place 2014 Lightweight (Black)[8]
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Lightweight (Black)[8]
Silver medal – second place 2009 Lightweight (Brown)[9]
Pan-American Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Lightweight (Black)[10]
Bronze medal – third place 2013 Lightweight (Black)[10]
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Lightweight (Black)[10]
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Lightweight (Brown)[11]
Silver medal – second place 2007 Featherweight (Purple)[12]
Silver medal – second place 2006 Lightweight (Blue Juvenile)[13]
European Open Championships
Silver medal – second place 2014 Middleweight (Black)[14]
Silver medal – second place 2012 Lightweight (Black)[14]
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Lightweight (Black)[15]
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Lightweight (Black)[16]
Gold medal – first place 2009 Lightweight (Brown)[17]
Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Silver medal – second place 2010 Lightweight (Black)[18]
Asian Open Championship
Gold medal – first place 2012 Lightweight (Black)
Gold medal – first place 2012 Absolute (Black)
Gold medal – first place 2010 Lightweight (Black)
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Absolute (Black)
New York International Open Championship
Gold medal – first place 2010 Lightweight (Black)[19]
Gold medal – first place 2009 Lightweight (Brown)[20]
Miami International Open Championship
Gold medal – first place 2010 Lightweight (Black)[21]
Silver medal – second place 2009 Lightweight (Black)[22]

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]

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] He submitted Alexandre de Jesus in the opening round and lost to Elijah Dorsey on points in the quarter-final.[36]

References

  1. ^ de Souza, Diogo (6 June 2023). "JT Torres Promoted To Fourth Degree BJJ Black Belt". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
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  12. ^ "Pan American 2007". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on May 31, 2012. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  13. ^ "Pan 2006". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
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  20. ^ "NY Open". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on May 31, 2012. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
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  22. ^ "Results". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  23. ^ "Puerto Rican takes absolute brown" (in Portuguese). 31 January 2009. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
  24. ^ a b "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. Archived from the original on March 5, 2013. Retrieved March 6, 2013.
  26. ^ "ADCC 2022 Live Results, Play-by-play, Analysis, Highlights, More". Jitsmagazine. 18 September 2022. 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. 26 February 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  29. ^ "Great Results From IBJJF Chicago Spring Open 2023". JitsMagazine. May 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  30. ^ "ADCC World Champions Compete At IBJJF New York Open 2023". Jitsmagazine. 8 August 2023. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  31. ^ "BJJ Legends Star In IBJJF Master World Championship 2023". Jitsmagazine. 3 September 2023.
  32. ^ "Action-packed Divisions On Show At IBJJF New York Spring Open 2024". Jitsmagazine. 8 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  33. ^ Rogers, Kian (24 March 2024). "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. 11 May 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
  35. ^ Blackett, Todd (23 February 2024). "3 World Champions Receive Invites To ADCC 2024". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
  36. ^ "ADCC 2024 Live Results, Play-by-play, Analysis, Highlights, More". Jitsmagazine. 18 August 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.


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