Jonathan Torres (grappler)

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Jonathan Torres
Born (1989-09-02) September 2, 1989 (age 34)
Bronx, New York, U.S.
Other namesJT
Spiderman
Residence Westchester, New York, U.S.
DivisionLightweight
Style Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Team Atos Jiu-Jitsu
Rank 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu [1]
Jonathan Torres
Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Grappling
ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Anaheim, California -77kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 Espoo, Finland -77kg
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Grappling
World No-Gi Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2013 Lightweight (Black)
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2012 Lightweight (Black)
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2010 Lightweight (Black) [2]
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2009 Lightweight (Black) [3]
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2008 Lightweight (Brown) [4]
Pan No-Gi Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 Lightweight (Black) [5]
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2009 Lightweight (Black) [6]
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2008 Lightweight (Brown) [7]
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2015 Lightweight (Black)
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2014 Lightweight (Black) [8]
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2011 Lightweight (Black) [8]
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2009 Lightweight (Brown) [9]
Pan-American Championship
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2014 Lightweight (Black) [10]
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2013 Lightweight (Black) [10]
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2011 Lightweight (Black) [10]
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2009 Lightweight (Brown) [11]
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2007 Featherweight (Purple) [12]
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2006 Lightweight (Blue Juvenile) [13]
European Open Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2014 Middleweight (Black) [14]
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2012 Lightweight (Black) [14]
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2011 Lightweight (Black) [15]
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2010 Lightweight (Black) [16]
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2009 Lightweight (Brown) [17]
Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2010 Lightweight (Black) [18]
Asian Open Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2012 Lightweight (Black)
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2012 Absolute (Black)
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 Lightweight (Black)
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2010 Absolute (Black)
New York International Open Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 Lightweight (Black) [19]
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2009 Lightweight (Brown) [20]
Miami International Open Championship
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 Lightweight (Black) [21]
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 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]

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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]

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