Jonathan Torres (grappler) explained

Jonathan Torres
Other Names:JT
Spiderman
Birth Date:September 2, 1989
Birth Place:Bronx, New York, U.S.
Residence:Westchester, New York, U.S.
Weight Class:Lightweight
Style:Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Team:Atos Jiu-Jitsu
Rank: 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu[1]

[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [8] [9] [10] [10] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [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.

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: de Souza . Diogo . JT Torres Promoted To Fourth Degree BJJ Black Belt . JitsMagazine . 6 June 2023.
  2. Web site: Results . Official IBJJF results . June 8, 2012.
  3. Web site: Results . Official IBJJF results . June 8, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120623023859/http://www.ibjjf.org/results/2009mundialnogi.htm . June 23, 2012 .
  4. Web site: Results . Official IBJJF results . June 8, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120531062910/http://www.ibjjf.org/results/2008nogi.htm . May 31, 2012 .
  5. Web site: Results . Official IBJJF results . June 8, 2012.
  6. Web site: Results . Official IBJJF results . June 8, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091007081847/http://www.ibjjf.org/results/2009pannogi.htm . October 7, 2009 .
  7. Web site: Results . Official IBJJF results . June 8, 2012.
  8. Web site: Results . Official IBJJF results . June 8, 2012.
  9. Web site: Results . Official IBJJF results . June 8, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090907150208/http://www.ibjjf.org/results/2009mundial.htm . September 7, 2009 .
  10. Web site: Results . Official IBJJF results . June 8, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110530194320/http://www.ibjjf.org/Results/2011pan.htm . May 30, 2011 .
  11. Web site: Pan 2009 . Official IBJJF results . June 8, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090822070848/http://www.ibjjf.org/results/2009pan.htm . August 22, 2009 .
  12. Web site: Pan American 2007 . Official IBJJF results . June 8, 2012 . May 31, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120531062805/http://www.ibjjf.org/results/2007pan.htm . dead .
  13. Web site: Pan 2006 . Official IBJJF results . June 8, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110928120905/http://www.ibjjf.org/results/2006pan.htm . September 28, 2011 .
  14. Web site: Results . Official IBJJF results . June 8, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120905152727/http://www.ibjjf.org/results/2012euro.htm . September 5, 2012 .
  15. Web site: Results . Official IBJJF results . June 8, 2012.
  16. Web site: Results . Official IBJJF results . June 8, 2012.
  17. Web site: Results . Official IBJJF results . June 8, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110719145512/http://www.ibjjf.org/results/2009euro.htm . July 19, 2011 .
  18. Web site: Resultados . Official CBJJ results . June 8, 2012.
  19. Web site: Results . Official IBJJF results . June 8, 2012.
  20. Web site: NY Open . Official IBJJF results . June 8, 2012.
  21. Web site: Results . Official IBJJF results . June 8, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120531062322/http://www.ibjjf.org/results/2010miami.htm . May 31, 2012 .
  22. Web site: Results . Official IBJJF results . June 8, 2012.
  23. Web site: Puerto Rican takes absolute brown. 31 January 2009. Portuguese. 17 November 2009.
  24. Web site: JT Torres (Lloyd Irvin) . January 10, 2011 . BJJ Heroes . June 6, 2012.
  25. Web site: Keenan confirms move to Atos JJ, JT Torres follows . March 1, 2013 . Graciemag . March 6, 2013.
  26. Web site: ADCC 2022 Live Results, Play-by-play, Analysis, Highlights, More . Jitsmagazine . 24 February 2024.
  27. Web site: Burne . Kathrine . Full Card Confirmed For Who's Number One: Ryan v Pena 4 . JitsMagazine . 7 February 2023 . 7 February 2023.
  28. Web site: Who’s Number One: Nicky Rodriguez v Felipe Pena Full Results And Review . JitsMagazine . 26 February 2023.
  29. Web site: Great Results From IBJJF Chicago Spring Open 2023 . JitsMagazine . 2 May 2023.
  30. Web site: ADCC World Champions Compete At IBJJF New York Open 2023 . Jitsmagazine . 8 August 2023.
  31. Web site: BJJ Legends Star In IBJJF Master World Championship 2023 . Jitsmagazine.
  32. Web site: Action-packed Divisions On Show At IBJJF New York Spring Open 2024 . Jitsmagazine . 9 April 2024.
  33. Web site: Rogers . Kian . Nicky Ryan Set To Face JT Torres At Who’s Number One 23 . Jitsmagazine . 24 March 2024.
  34. Web site: Who’s Number One 23: Nicholas Meregali vs Vagner Rocha Full Results And Review . Jitsmagazine . 11 May 2024.
  35. Web site: Blackett . Todd . 3 World Champions Receive Invites To ADCC 2024 . Jitsmagazine . 24 February 2024.
  36. Web site: ADCC 2024 Live Results, Play-by-play, Analysis, Highlights, More . Jitsmagazine . 18 August 2024.

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