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]

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]

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.
  3. ↑ "Results". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on June 23, 2012. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Results". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on May 31, 2012. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Results". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Results". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on October 7, 2009. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Results". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  8. 1 2 "Results". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Results". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on September 7, 2009. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  10. 1 2 3 "Results". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on May 30, 2011. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  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.
  14. 1 2 "Results". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on September 5, 2012. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  15. ↑ "Results". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  16. ↑ "Results". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  17. ↑ "Results". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  18. ↑ "Resultados". Official CBJJ results. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  19. ↑ "Results". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  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. 1 2 "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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