With infection, Robert Drysdale is cut from UFC Rio 4

R. Drysdale (photo) specializes in jiu-jitsu and has won all of his fights by submission. Photo: Disclosure

The UFC Rio 4 card continues to suffer losses. After Anthony Pettis e Josh koscheck, it was the turn of North American Robert Drysdale to abandon the event after being diagnosed with a staphylococcal infection – caused by bacteria of the staphylococci genus. Drysdale would face Ednaldo Lula in the second fight of the night.

The Ultimate organization has not yet commented on Ednaldo's fate. With the event approaching, which takes place on August 3rd, Lula could also be cut. However, as there was already a suspended fight between Josh koscheck e Demian Maia, another opponent may be announced so as not to further reduce the night's card.

Robert Drysdale, 32, is undefeated in his MMA career. The jiu-jitsu specialist has a record of six victories, all by submission. Drysdale would make his UFC debut in Rio, after going through Aggression FC and Legacy FC. 

Check out the UFC 163 card, also known as UFC Rio 4, below:

MAIN CARD

José Aldo vs. Jung Chang-Sung;
Lyoto Machida vs Phil Davis;
Cezar Mutant vs Clint Hester;
Thales leites vs. Tom Watson;
John Lineker vs Phil Harris;
Vinny “Pezão” Magalhães vs Anthony Perosh.

PRELIMINARY CARD

Amanda nunes vs. Sheila Gaff;
Serginho Moraes vs Neil Magny;
Ian McCall vs. Iliarde Santos;
Rani Yaya vs. Josh Clopton;
Ednaldo Lula vs undefined opponent;
Viscardi Andrade vs Bristol Marunde.