Jonathan Torres (grappler)

Jonathan Torres, also known as "JT" Torres, is an American Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and submission grappler. He is known for a number of competitive accomplishments earned both prior to and following his promotion to black belt.

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.

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.

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

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

2024
Torres competed in the IBJJF New York Spring Open 2024 on April 7, winning a silver medal in the gi middleweight division.

Torres faced Nicky Ryan in a welterweight superfight at Who's Number One 23 on May 10, 2024. He lost the match by submission.

Torres received an invite to compete in the under 77kg division of the 2024 ADCC World Championship on August 17-18, 2024.