Dean Lister

Dean Lister
Born (1976-02-13) February 13, 1976
San Diego, California, U.S.
Other namesThe Boogeyman, The Machine, Mr. Fister
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight220 lb (100 kg; 15 st 10 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight
Light Heavyweight
Heavyweight
Reach75 in (191 cm)
StyleSubmission wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu
TeamFabio Santos Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (until 2003)
Victory MMA (2007–present)
Rank4th degree black belt in BJJ
Black belt in Luta Livre
Years active2000–2009; 2012, 2015
Mixed martial arts record
Total20
Wins13
By submission11
By decision2
Losses7
By decision7
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Representing  United States
Men's Submission Wrestling
ADCC World Championship
2003 São PauloAbsolute
2005 Long BeachSuperFight
2011 Nottingham-99kg
2013 Beijing-99kg
ADCC North American Championships
2002 Los Angeles-99kg

Dean Richard Lister (born February 13, 1976) is a retired American mixed martial artist (MMA) and submission grappler. He is a 4th degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) black belt, luta livre black belt, and coach. Lister is considered a pioneer of grappling and mixed martial arts.

In MMA, Lister competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and PRIDE. He is a former King of the Cage Middleweight Champion. In submission grappling, Lister won two ADCC World Championship tournaments and the ADCC Superfight Championship.