Jomary Torres: Ready to Rip Up Jakarta
The Ultimate “No‑Sleep” Countdown
At 22 years old, Filipina atomweight Jomary Torres looks like she’s on a treadmill—if that treadmill was a life‑changing fight. Her nickname, the “Zamboanginian Fighter,” holds no grudges for “unbeaten” because the hangover of her next bout is already dumping in the bed. She confesses after each training session, “I can’t sleep because I’m counting wins. Every fight’s a ticking clock in my head.”
Career Highlights That Make Your Phone Pop
- Professional Debut: Out‑spun future ONE star Krisna Limbaga on a Philippine local show—no red‑eye, no bruises, just a knockout of confidence.
- Ever‑green TEN: Got a trembling rat‑style Thai fighter, Rika “Tiny Doll” Ishige, down for a submission that made the crowd hiss, “Yo, that was homemade.”
- Decision Wins: Beat Nita Dea cleanly, proving that Torres isn’t a flash… but a real lock‑in‑type knock‑out kid.
- Fastest KO in ONE Women’s History: Loomed over fellow Filipina April Osenio in 40 seconds with a slam that could double as a circus act. A highlight‑reel blast that set a new record—yes, even the “Fastest Stoppage” editorial was shook.
Coached By Empire‑Building Genie: Rene Catalan
Under the tutelage of Rene Catalan, a straw‑weight title contender, Torres trains at Catalan Fighting Systems in Makati. Her motto is, “Turn your match into your stage.” When a new fight opens, she’s ready—no time spent in a “gloom zone” waiting for something to happen.
“Lumban Gaol” – The Firecracker from Indonesia
Prisilla Hertati Lumban Gaol, a seasoned wushu silver medallist from the SEA Games, has been honing her ring skills with the steady climb of ever‑better outcomes in ONE. Jomary, however, sees her as a puzzle that could pale poorly in grappling rooms.
“She’s got a basket of weapons—what’s the best one I need to fear?” Torres jokes. “From her last fight, I see she wrestles for takedowns, but it’s clumsy. I might flip a similar move and sweep the mic‑room into a grappling showdown.”
Why the Victory Matters
- First loss for Lumban Gaol on Indonesian soil—some resuscitation yoga for her.
- Elevated Torres for a greater push toward the ONE Women’s Atomweight World Title.
Goals and Attitude (With a Hint of Humor)
Torres keeps her thumbs up to the climbing of ranks, step by step. “I’m not chasing the belt like it’s a ten‑minute 100‑kg weight training. I appreciate free‑wheeling the tension and wings, which is critical when the belt finally lands on my door.”
“Right now, I’d rather enjoy a good climb up a ladder than jumping straight into a world‑title fight. I will surface when the time is right.”
