Jonathan Torres (grappler)
Jonathan Torres | |
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Born | Bronx, New York, U.S. | September 2, 1989
Other names | JT Spiderman |
Residence | Westchester, New York, U.S. |
Division | Lightweight |
Style | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu |
Team | Atos Jiu-Jitsu |
Rank | 4th degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu[1] |
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Grappling | ||
ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship | ||
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2019 Anaheim, California | -77kg |
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2017 Espoo, Finland | -77kg |
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu/Grappling | ||
World No-Gi Championship | ||
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2013 | Lightweight (Black) |
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2012 | Lightweight (Black) |
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2010 | Lightweight (Black)[2] |
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2009 | Lightweight (Black)[3] |
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2008 | Lightweight (Brown)[4] |
Pan No-Gi Championship | ||
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2010 | Lightweight (Black)[5] |
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2009 | Lightweight (Black)[6] |
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2008 | Lightweight (Brown)[7] |
World Jiu-Jitsu Championship | ||
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2015 | Lightweight (Black) |
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2014 | Lightweight (Black)[8] |
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2011 | Lightweight (Black)[8] |
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2009 | Lightweight (Brown)[9] |
Pan-American Championship | ||
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2014 | Lightweight (Black)[10] |
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2013 | Lightweight (Black)[10] |
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2011 | Lightweight (Black)[10] |
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2009 | Lightweight (Brown)[11] |
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2007 | Featherweight (Purple)[12] |
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2006 | Lightweight (Blue Juvenile)[13] |
European Open Championships | ||
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2014 | Middleweight (Black)[14] |
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2012 | Lightweight (Black)[14] |
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2011 | Lightweight (Black)[15] |
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2010 | Lightweight (Black)[16] |
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2009 | Lightweight (Brown)[17] |
Brazilian National Jiu-Jitsu Championship | ||
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2010 | Lightweight (Black)[18] |
Asian Open Championship | ||
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2012 | Lightweight (Black) |
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2012 | Absolute (Black) |
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2010 | Lightweight (Black) |
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2010 | Absolute (Black) |
New York International Open Championship | ||
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2010 | Lightweight (Black)[19] |
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2009 | Lightweight (Brown)[20] |
Miami International Open Championship | ||
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2010 | Lightweight (Black)[21] |
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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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ de Souza, Diogo. "JT Torres Promoted To Fourth Degree BJJ Black Belt". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 6 June 2023.
- ^ "Results". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
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- ^ "Results". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on October 7, 2009. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ "Results". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ a b "Results". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ "Results". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on September 7, 2009. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Results". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on May 30, 2011. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ "Pan 2009". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on August 22, 2009. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ "Pan American 2007". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on May 31, 2012. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ "Pan 2006". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ a b "Results". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on September 5, 2012. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ "Results". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ "Results". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ "Results". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ "Resultados". Official CBJJ results. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ "Results". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ "NY Open". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ "Results". Official IBJJF results. Archived from the original on May 31, 2012. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ "Results". Official IBJJF results. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
- ^ "Puerto Rican takes absolute brown" (in Portuguese). 31 January 2009. Retrieved 17 November 2009.
- ^ a b "JT Torres (Lloyd Irvin)". BJJ Heroes. January 10, 2011. Retrieved June 6, 2012.
- ^ "Keenan confirms move to Atos JJ, JT Torres follows". Graciemag. March 1, 2013. Retrieved March 6, 2013.
- ^ "ADCC 2022 Live Results, Play-by-play, Analysis, Highlights, More". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 24 February 2024.
- ^ Burne, Kathrine (7 February 2023). "Full Card Confirmed For Who's Number One: Ryan v Pena 4". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
- ^ "Who's Number One: Nicky Rodriguez v Felipe Pena Full Results And Review". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
- ^ "Great Results From IBJJF Chicago Spring Open 2023". JitsMagazine. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ "ADCC World Champions Compete At IBJJF New York Open 2023". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
- ^ "BJJ Legends Star In IBJJF Master World Championship 2023". Jitsmagazine.
- ^ "Action-packed Divisions On Show At IBJJF New York Spring Open 2024". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ Rogers, Kian. "Nicky Ryan Set To Face JT Torres At Who's Number One 23". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ^ "Who's Number One 23: Nicholas Meregali vs Vagner Rocha Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
- ^ Blackett, Todd. "3 World Champions Receive Invites To ADCC 2024". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 24 February 2024.