Best fights of Dean Lister
Over 14 years as a professional, Dean Lister has compiled a 13-7 (11) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Dean Lister submits Jeremy Horn in their 2nd fight
On June 21, 2008 Dean Lister faced Jeremy Horn in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Lister was 32 years old with a record of 10-5, and Horn was 32 with a record of 80-17-5. Lister was coming off a win, while Horn was coming off a loss. Lister submitted Jeremy Horn via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
2. Dean Lister loses to Jeremy Horn via majority decision
On December 6, 2003 Dean Lister fought Jeremy Horn for the KOTC light heavyweight title. Lister was 27 years old with a record of 6-1, and Horn was 28 with a record of 65-12-5. Lister was on a 5-fight winning streak. Lister lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Horn.
3. Dean Lister defeats Yuki Sasaki
On August 17, 2006 Dean Lister faced Yuki Sasaki in a middleweight bout. Lister was 30 years old with a record of 8-4, and Sasaki was 29 with a record of 20-12-1. Both Lister and Sasaki were coming off a win. Lister won via unanimous decision.
4. Dean Lister loses to Nate Marquardt via unanimous decision
On January 25, 2007 Dean Lister faced Nate Marquardt in a middleweight bout. Lister was 30 years old with a record of 9-4, and Marquardt was 27 with a record of 24-6-2. Lister was on a 2-fight winning streak and Marquardt was on a 5-fight winning streak. Lister lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Marquardt.
5. Dean Lister submits James Lee
On September 5, 2003 Dean Lister defended his KOTC middleweight title against James Lee. Lister was 27 years old with a record of 5-1, and Lee was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lister was on a 4-fight winning streak. Lister submitted James Lee via armbar in the 1st round. Defended the title.
6. Dean Lister submits Brian Sleeman
On June 29, 2003 Dean Lister defended his KOTC middleweight title against Brian Sleeman. Lister was 27 years old with a record of 4-1, and Sleeman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lister was on a 3-fight winning streak. Lister submitted Brian Sleeman via double armbar in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. Dean Lister loses to Yushin Okami via unanimous decision
On December 27, 2008 Dean Lister faced Yushin Okami in a middleweight bout. Lister was 32 years old with a record of 11-5, and Okami was 27 with a record of 23-4. Both Lister and Okami were on a 2-fight winning streak. Lister lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Okami.
8. Dean Lister submits Brendan Seguin
On August 2, 2002 Dean Lister fought Brendan Seguin for the vacant KOTC middleweight title. Lister was 26 years old with a record of 3-1, and Seguin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lister was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lister submitted Brendan Seguin via triangle choke in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
9. Dean Lister submits Alessio Sakara
On May 27, 2006 Dean Lister faced Alessio Sakara in a middleweight bout. Lister was 30 years old with a record of 7-4, and Sakara was 24 with a record of 11-3. Lister was coming off a loss, while Sakara was coming off a win. Lister submitted Alessio Sakara via triangle choke in the 1st round.
10. Dean Lister defeats Jordan Radev
On December 29, 2007 Dean Lister faced Jordan Radev in a middleweight bout. Lister was 31 years old with a record of 9-5, and Radev was 31 with a record of 11-2. Both Lister and Radev were coming off a loss. Lister won via unanimous decision.