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

LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

11 years ago

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.

Las Vegan Robert Drysdale has signed a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship and will make his debut against Ednaldo Oliveira at UFC 163 on Aug. 3 in Rio de Janeiro.

The 32-year-old Drysdale is one of the most decorated jiu-jitsu practitioners and instructors in the world.

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