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JT Torres "Spiderman" - No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu Athlete from USA | Nogipedia
JT Torres

JT Torres

Black black belt P4P Unranked Welterweight #11
Nicknames: Spiderman
Country: USA
Team: Essential Jiu-Jitsu
Former Teams: -
Wins
28
Losses
10
Draws
2
Win %
70.00%
Wins by Sub
7
Sub Win %
25.00%
Losses by Sub
2
Sub Loss %
20.00%
Current Win Streak
1
Longest Win Streak
17

Biography

JT Torres is an American Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and one of the most accomplished no-gi competitors of his generation. A two-time ADCC World Champion, Torres is known for his powerful top game, relentless pressure passing, and ability to dominate matches through positional control rather than risk-heavy exchanges.

Torres built his legacy through a style centered on heavy wrestling, explosive guard passing, and suffocating control from top position, making him one of the hardest athletes to sweep or submit in elite no-gi competition. His consistency across multiple ADCC cycles cemented his reputation as one of the most dependable and tactically sound grapplers in the sport.

Beyond competition, Torres is the head coach of Essential Jiu-Jitsu in New York, where he has produced world-class athletes and continues to influence modern grappling through disciplined training methods and a pressure-focused approach to no-gi jiu-jitsu.

Personal

Age
36
Birthday
1989-09-02
Weight
Welterweight
Sex
Male
Belt Given By
Lloyd Irvin
Legend Status
No
Social Media

* Legend status is reserved for retired athletes with outstanding achievements and a lasting impact on the sport.

Rankings

P4P Ranking
Unranked
Weight Class Ranking
11 (Welterweight)
Legend Ranking
—
Points
3659
Rating
3214.75

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Submissions Breakdown

Wins

    Losses

      Submission Wins Losses
      Rear naked 2 0
      Kimura 1 0
      Armbar 1 1
      Kata gatame 1 0
      Kneebar 1 0
      Arm-in guillotine 1 0
      Straight ankle lock 0 1
      JT TORRES'S 40 MATCHES
      Opponent Result Date Event Method Weight Round Points
      Elijah Dorsey Loss 8/18/2024 ADCC Points: 4-0 77KG Quarter-Finals —
      Alexandre Jesus Win 8/18/2024 ADCC Arm-in guillotine 77KG 16 206 -34% Elo -3% decay
      Nicky Ryan Loss 2024 WNO 23 Straight ankle lock Welterweight — —
      Magid Hage Win 2023 WNO Decision 77KG — 221 -34% Elo -10% decay
      PJ Barch Loss 2022 ADCC Points: 4-0 77KG Quarter-Finals —
      Kenta Iwamoto Win 2022 ADCC Decision 77KG 16 256 -13% Elo -10% decay
      Joao Costa Win 2022 Denver No-Gi Open Kneebar Absolute Finals 1 -34% Elo -10% decay
      Juan Carlos Win 2022 Denver No-Gi Open Kata gatame Absolute Semi-Finals 1 -34% Elo -10% decay
      Chris Gabrielson Win 2022 Denver No-Gi Open Rear naked 85KG Finals 1 -34% Elo -10% decay
      Vagner Rocha Win 2019 ADCC Points: 3-0 77KG Finals 1009 +35% Elo -50% decay
      Garry Tonon Win 2019 ADCC Points: 2-0 77KG Semi-Finals 481 +10% Elo -50% decay
      DJ Jackson Win 2019 ADCC Points: 3-0 77KG Quarter-Finals 123 -34% Elo -50% decay
      Ross Nicholls Win 2019 ADCC Penalty 77KG 16 107 -34% Elo -50% decay
      Vagner Rocha Win 2019 F2W 119 Decision 77KG — 16 +35% Elo -50% decay
      Lucas Lepri Win 2017 ADCC Points: 3-0 77KG Finals 393 -34% Elo -60% decay
      Garry Tonon Win 2017 ADCC Decision 77KG Semi-Finals 384 +10% Elo -60% decay
      Celso Vinicius Win 2017 ADCC Penalty 77KG Quarter-Finals 98 -34% Elo -60% decay
      Lachlan Giles Win 2017 ADCC Points: 2-0 77KG 16 85 -34% Elo -60% decay
      Felipe Cesar Win 2017 New York No-Gi Open Unknown 79KG Finals 1 -34% Elo -60% decay
      Luiz Rufino Win 2017 New York No-Gi Unknown 79KG Semi-Finals 1 -34% Elo -60% decay
      Rory McDonald Draw 2014 Metamoris 5 N/A Absolute — 1 -34% Elo -70% decay
      Marcelo Mafra Win 2013 No-Gi Worlds Points: 2-0 73KG Finals 50 -34% Elo -80% decay
      Rodrigo Freitas Win 2013 No-Gi Worlds Points 73KG Semi-Finals 26 -34% Elo -80% decay
      Kron Gracie Loss 2013 ADCC Armbar 77KG Semi-Finals —
      Lucas Lepri Win 2013 ADCC Points: 2-0 77KG Quarter-Finals 49 -34% Elo -80% decay
      Eduardo Rios Win 2013 ADCC Rear naked 77KG 16 43 -34% Elo -80% decay
      Victor Estima Draw 2013 Metamoris 2 N/A Absolute — 1 -34% Elo -80% decay
      Augusto Mendes Loss 2012 No-Gi Worlds Advantage 76KG Finals —
      Dustin Akbari Win 2012 No-Gi Worlds DQ 76KG Semi-Finals 26 -34% Elo -80% decay
      Marcelo Mafra Win 2012 No-Gi Worlds Armbar 76KG Quarter-Finals 10 -34% Elo -80% decay
      Leonardo Vieira Loss 2011 ADCC Points: 2-0 77KG Quarter-Finals —
      Clark Gracie Win 2011 ADCC Points: 2-0 77KG 16 32 -34% Elo -85% decay
      Davi Ramos Loss 2011 World Pro Points 74KG Semi-Finals —
      Gilbert Burns Win 2011 World Pro Points: 2-0 74KG Quarter-Finals 1 -34% Elo -85% decay
      Murilo Santana Win 2010 No-Gi Worlds Points Absolute — 8 -34% Elo -85% decay
      Roberto Abreu Loss 2010 No-Gi Worlds Points Absolute Finals —
      Augusto Mendes Loss 2010 No-Gi Worlds Points 76KG Semi-Finals —
      Lucas Lepri Loss 2009 No-Gi Worlds Points: 2-0 76KG Finals —
      Phillipe Monica Win 2009 No-Gi Worlds Points: 9-0 76KG Semi-Finals 20 -34% Elo -85% decay
      Patrick Head Win 2009 No-Gi Worlds Kimura 76KG Quarter-Finals 8 -34% Elo -85% decay