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Robert Drysdale, a world champion grappler and the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach for Frank Mir's team on "The Ultimate Fighter 8," will make his amateur MMA debut on Oct. 17 in Las Vegas.Fighting as a light-heavyweight, Drysdale will take on undefeated Josh Musick (8-0) in the main event of "TUFF-N-UFF" at the Orleans Hotel and Casino.
Drysdale took first place in the Absolute division in the 2007 ADCC and in February joined Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas.
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