Jonathan Torres (grappler)

Jonathan Torres, also known as "JT" Torres, is a Puerto Rican 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, NY
Other namesJT
Spiderman
ResidenceWestchester, New York, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
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]

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 was booked to compete against Magid Hage at Who's Number One on February 25, 2023.[26] He won the match by unanimous decision.[27] He then entered the IBJJF Chicago Open on April 29 and 30, 2023 where he won a gold medal in the middleweight gi division.[28] Torres competed at the IBJJF New York Open 2023 on August 5 and won gold in the Master 1 middleweight division.[29]

Torres competed at the IBJJF Master World Championship on September 2, 2023, where he won a silver medal in the master 1 lightweight division.[30]

References
  1. de Souza, Diogo. "JT Torres Promoted To Fourth Degree BJJ Black Belt". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
  2. "Results". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
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  11. "Pan 2009". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on August 22, 2009. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  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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  15. "Results". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
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  20. "NY Open". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  21. "Results". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on May 31, 2012. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  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. "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. Burne, Kathrine (7 February 2023). "Full Card Confirmed For Who's Number One: Ryan v Pena 4". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
  27. "Who's Number One: Nicky Rodriguez v Felipe Pena Full Results And Review". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  28. "Great Results From IBJJF Chicago Spring Open 2023". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
  29. "ADCC World Champions Compete At IBJJF New York Open 2023". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  30. "BJJ Legends Star In IBJJF Master World Championship 2023". Jitsmagazine.


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