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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.

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    Elder Cruz vs Colin Carr 2026 ADCC West Coast Trials
    5:18
    Elder Cruz vs Colin Carr 2026 ADCC West Coast Trials

    Apr 19, 2026

    Elder Cruz vs Henry Zachary 2026 ADCC West Coast Trials
    6:42
    Elder Cruz vs Henry Zachary 2026 ADCC West Coast Trials

    Apr 19, 2026

    Elder Cruz vs Bryce Sexton 2026 ADCC West Coast Trials
    5:29
    Elder Cruz vs Bryce Sexton 2026 ADCC West Coast Trials

    Apr 19, 2026

    Elder Cruz vs Adam Sedillo 2026 ADCC West Coast Trials
    4:05
    Elder Cruz vs Adam Sedillo 2026 ADCC West Coast Trials

    Apr 19, 2026

    Elder Cruz vs Helder Rodrigues 2026 ADCC San Diego Open
    6:41
    Elder Cruz vs Helder Rodrigues 2026 ADCC San Diego Open

    Jan 25, 2026

    Elder Cruz vs Sean Yadimarco 2026 ADCC San Diego Open
    6:11
    Elder Cruz vs Sean Yadimarco 2026 ADCC San Diego Open

    Jan 25, 2026

    Ian Ocampo vs Elder Cruz 2026 ADCC San Diego Open
    1:53
    Ian Ocampo vs Elder Cruz 2026 ADCC San Diego Open

    Jan 25, 2026

    Elder Cruz vs Abraham La Montagne 2026 ADCC San Diego Open
    11:24
    Elder Cruz vs Abraham La Montagne 2026 ADCC San Diego Open

    Jan 25, 2026

    Elder Cruz vs Brandon George 2026 ADCC San Diego Open
    11:05
    Elder Cruz vs Brandon George 2026 ADCC San Diego Open

    Jan 25, 2026

    Elder Cruz vs Wesley Burriesci 2026 ADCC San Diego Open
    2:17
    Elder Cruz vs Wesley Burriesci 2026 ADCC San Diego Open

    Jan 25, 2026

    Elder Cruz 'Veteran'd' His Way To Open Class Finals At No-Gi Worlds
    1:51
    Elder Cruz 'Veteran'd' His Way To Open Class Finals At No-Gi Worlds

    Dec 13, 2025

    Jorge Escudero Barba vs Elder Cruz 2025 World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship
    10:54
    Jorge Escudero Barba vs Elder Cruz 2025 World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship

    Dec 12, 2025

    Elder Cruz vs Anthony Robinson 2025 World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship
    9:53
    Elder Cruz vs Anthony Robinson 2025 World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship

    Dec 12, 2025

    Elder Cruz vs Windson Torres 2025 World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship
    15:17
    Elder Cruz vs Windson Torres 2025 World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship

    Dec 12, 2025