Elite level grappler JT Torres, who will grapple against Rory MacDonald tonight at Metamoris 5.

Leading up to the match, there has been much talk of Torres eventually making the transition over to MMA, something he also discussed with BJPENN.com Radio earlier this month.

Torres spoke to MMAFighting to discuss his desire to eventually transition to MMA.

“I have always had an interest in MMA and I for sure plan to fight in the near future. Regardless of this match, I will definitely be making my MMA debut one day soon.

“I think a submission win over Rory will help me get my name out there to the MMA fans, so when I go ahead decided to make that MMA debut I will a solid following.”