Las Vegan Drysdale signs with UFC, will debut against Oliveira in Rio

UFC fighter Frank Mir, right, talks to Robert Drysdale about Ju Jitsu positions during a workout at Striking Unlimited in this Dec. 23, 2008, file photo. Drysdale, one of the most decorated jiu-jitsu practitioners and instructors in the world, has signed a contract with UFC and will have his debut on Aug. 3 in Rio de Janeiro.

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June 4, 2013 - 3:10 pm

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Drysdale started competing professionally in mixed martial arts in 2010 and has racked up a 6-0 record with six first-round submissions.

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