2023 World No-Gi Champion, Elder "El Monstro" Cruz, is set to showcase his skills in the highly anticipated IBJJF Absolute No-Gi Grand Prix bracket. Sharing the mat with elite contenders such as Kaynan Duarte, Roosevelt Sousa, Dante Leon, and Giancarlo Bodoni, Elder earned his black belt from Lucas Leite after securing the brown belt World title in 2022. Renowned for his aggressive and fast-paced approach, Elder has consistently achieved success by executing impressive takedowns and employing a top-heavy strategy. The CheckMat competitor’s recent triumph at the World No-Gi Championship, where he clinched the gold medal in the heavyweight division, stands as a testament to his skills and abilities at the elite black belt level. Now, Elder is gearing up to employ his well-honed skill set in the upcoming Absolute No-Gi Grand Prix scheduled for Thursday, February 29th, in Costa Mesa, California. The event is officially sponsored by Kingz Kimonos, and can be streamed exclusively on FloGrappling. As the anticipation builds, stay tuned for additional details about this remarkable Grand Prix event, where some of the best practitioners in the world will clash in a quest for $40k and the title of Absolute No-Gi Champion.