Elder Cruz, aka "El Monstro" is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu purple belt from La Habra, CA. Cruz trains under coach Lucas Leite and represents Checkmat. He is the an IBJJF Pan and American National champion, as well as a WNO veteran.
Elder Cruz Collects 1st World Title, Refuses To Close Out In Final
Dec 10, 2023
The 2023 No-Gi Worlds heavyweight champ decided to compete against his teammate in the final, feels fulfilled by the decision.