Robert Drysdale
ADCC + Mundials Champion · 2004–2014
Lineage
Drysdale's elite Top Control (93) and elite Guard Passing (92) define this era.
Competition Record
Career grappling record
Gi
No-Gi
ADCC Champion, IBJJF World Champion, one of the most decorated American-Brazilian grapplers
Mat Resume
Time on the mats in professional competition
72
Pro Matches
35
Mat Hours
28
Events
7.5 min
Avg Duration
55 sec
Fastest Sub
Style Analysis
Relentless pressure passer with devastating top game. One of the few competitors to win both ADCC and IBJJF Worlds at the highest level. Known for smothering guard passes and brutal cross-face pressure.
Signature Submissions
Notable Matches
Key competition results
Did You Know?
Born in the US but raised in Brazil, holds both American and Brazilian citizenship
One of the tallest elite heavyweights at 6'4"
Wrote the book 'Jiu-Jitsu: A Survival Guide' — a deep dive into BJJ history and philosophy
Briefly competed in MMA with a 7-1 record
Trophy Case
2007
ADCC gold medal
2005
IBJJF World Champion at super-heavyweight
2007
Pan American gold
Signature Moments
ADCC + Mundials Champion
Robert Drysdale won both ADCC and IBJJF World Championship gold, one of the few to hold both titles. His aggressive, submission-first style and powerful top game made him one of the most feared super-heavyweights of his generation.
ADCC and Mundials champion. Drysdale held both titles and proved that American-trained grapplers could compete with anyone.
Season Stats · ADCC + Mundials Champion
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Data Coverage
FloGrappling / BJJ Heroes / IBJJF
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