MiddleweightNOT FIGHTING
Dean Lister
11-6
Age
47
Height
6'1"
Weight
186 lbs
Reach
—
Avg Fight Time
11:02
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 2R3 2
Last 5
LLWWW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
San Diego, United States
Fight History
LOSS
NM
vs Nate Marquardt
UFC Fight Night: Evans vs Salmon· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
YO
vs Yushin Okami
UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008· 2008-12-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JR
vs Jordan Radev
UFC 79: Nemesis· 2007-12-29
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
YS
vs Yuki Sasaki
UFC Fight Night 6· 2006-08-17
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AS
vs Alessio Sakara
UFC 60: Hughes vs Gracie· 2006-05-27
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R1 2:20
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R1 2:20
WIN
JH
vs Jeremy Horn
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rampage vs Team Forrest Finale
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Half Guard
R1 3:52
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Half Guard·R1 3:52
Fighter Archetype
Striker
Boxing-Heavy
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
1.3/min
Grappling
1.81 TD
Defense
62%
⚖️Dean adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Guard
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
#21
50% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Half Guard
#11
50% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Guillotine Choke After Drop to Half Guard and Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard. Keeps opponents guessing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: Strike Def% (62%) and Sub/15min (1.1).⚠️
Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (15/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (62%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (153% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
34%
Low
0%100%
Striking Defense
62%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
33% acc77%
Clinch
14% acc5%
Ground
77% acc19%
Striking Differential-1.68/min
1.30 landed/min2.98 absorbed/min
1.30
Landed/Min
2.98
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed86
Sig. Strikes Attempted256
Key Insights
Dean is a distance-first striker, with 77% of output at range.
Uses leg kicks strategically (26%).
Absorbs more than landing (2.3:1).
Distance-dominant: 77% of output at range with 33% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 19% from ground at 77% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
15%
Low
0%100%
TD Defense
50%
Average
0%100%
TD Success Rate
15%(est)
Landed
8
Defended
46
Total
54
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.81
TD / 15min
1.13
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
54
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
16
Landed
108
Attempted
15%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
5 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
60%
R2
40%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.81/15min.
Active submission threat (1.13/15min).
Lower TD accuracy (15%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
172
1.18
Ratio
Absorbed
146
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
0/8
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
31.6
Moderate
Strikes/Min
2.2
Standing %
87%
R3 vs R1 Output
153%
Key Insights
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (31.6) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 153% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 6 fights
R1 Control
0:39
R2 Control
0:20
R3 Control
1:02
R1 to Final
+63%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+3.2pp
Body
-9.0pp
Leg
+5.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-13.1pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights