Biography
Robert Lewis Drysdale is a Brazilian-American Brazilian jiu-jitsu 4th degree black belt under Léo Vieira, a retired undefeated mixed martial artist and an instructor at his own BJJ academy. Having won multiple World Championships, he was referred to by Vice magazine as "America's jiu-jitsu superhero", regarded by BJJ Heroes as "the most accomplished American grappler of his generation" and as the best Submission Wrestler in the World by Gracie Magazine. Drysdale is one of only two Americans (with Rafael Lovato Jr.) to have won Mundials in the gi at 94 kg and up. Drysdale is one of only four Americans to have won the ADCC absolute division; at the 2007 ADCC he submitted grappling legend Marcelo Garcia in just over two minutes.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.com0
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
0
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
7.32
/ 15 min
Takedowns
21.95
avg
Submissions
0
avg
Knockdowns
How He Wins
Finish Rate
wins by finish
Recent Form
Mixed Martial Arts8 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win |  Ryan SpannH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R2 | Legacy FC 58 | Jul 22, 2016 |
| NC | Keith BerishH2H | NC (overturned by NSAC) | R1 | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn Finale | Jul 6, 2014 |
| Win | D.J. LindermanH2H | Submission (rear-naked choke) | R1 | Legacy FC 19 | Apr 12, 2013 |
| Win | Chris ReedH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Legacy FC 15 | Nov 16, 2012 |
| Win | Ike Villanueva | Submission (armbar) | R1 | Legacy FC 12 | Jul 13, 2012 |
| Win | Mike NickelsH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R1 | AFC 6: Conviction | Jun 18, 2011 |
| Win |  Clay DavidsonH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | AFC 4: Revelation | Nov 6, 2010 |
| Win | Bastien HuveneersH2H | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | R1 | AFC 3: Evolution | Jul 17, 2010 |
Related Fighters
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