Dean Lister - Looking Back: ADCC 2013

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Here is a short film i put together with Grappling legend Dean Lister. This was filmed back in 2013 at ADCC Beijing, China. This short film follows Dean through each of his matches in the -99kg division all the way to the final against Joao Assis. Hope everyone enjoys.
UFC VETERAN AND 3 TIME ABU DHABI WORLD CHAMP
Dean Lister is a Founder and Owner of Victory MMA, and instructs members daily in both Gi and No-Gi Jiu Jitsu. He has a unique and inspiring presence on the mat, where his incredible and in depth understanding of this sacred art is apparent.
Dean grew up in a military family and lived in such places as Venezuela and Panama, as well as several areas in the United States before his family settled in San Diego for Dean's high school years. Dean was a high school division wrestling champion. Shortly after high school he became interested in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. After becoming a U.S. National Sambo Champion, Dean took an introductory class with some wrestling teammates at Fabio Santos Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy in San Diego. Dean was already familiar with the concept of groundwork but he found a new challenge in Jiu Jitsu, a unique sport that includes innumerable self-defense moves.
It is the depth of this sport that has kept Dean's dedication and commitment to his training at an optimum level. He believes that practicing this sport reveals the true character of each participant by showing courage, patience, honesty, discipline, innovation, and integrity. Dean also loves the challenge involved in practicing a sport that is constantly evolving. He is known for unstoppable foot locks and is always working to modify and refine existing moves and create new moves that will benefit him in competition and that will enhance the effectiveness of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Dean has competed in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu since 1996, starting just 6 months after he began training. He quickly made a name for himself in the sport and since has earned a respectable reputation as a fierce competitor.
Dean is a two-time National Sambo Champ and four-time Machado National Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champ.
Dean was a Pro-Am Invitee in 2000.
In the mixed martial arts event, King of the Cage, Dean was ranked as the # 1 Middleweight and defended his Middleweight World Champion title several times.
Dean was an Abu Dhabi invitee in 2000, a huge honor considering that the host of this contest, the prince of Abu Dhabi, selects only the top 16 fighters of each weight class from Olympic wrestlers, world-level Sambo fighters, and world-level Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighters to compete.
Dean is a National Gracie Jiu Jitsu champion.
In 2002, Dean won the North American ADCC where he was also selected as the Tap Out (MVP) Fighter of the Night.
Dean returned to the Abu-Dhabi tournament in 2003 where he defeated 4 of the best grappler's in the world consecutively (3 by submission) to set a tournament record and become the Absolute Champion. Most recently, Dean became the 2005 Abu Dhabi Superfight Champion.
Dean's record includes 111 wins and 12 losses, with over 90 of these wins coming by submission. In MMA competition Dean has never been knocked out or submitted but all his victories have come by submission.
Dean began instructing for Fabio Santos in 1997, and in 2000, Dean traveled to Brazil and trained at the world-renowned "Top Team" Academy for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu in Rio de Janeiro. Dean teaches both beginner and advanced students at Victory MMA in San Diego.
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[@JiuJitsuWrestlingStriking]

Just to point out at 8:32 the guys ankle was caught in a bad position and dean went to move it for the guy so he didn't get hurt. That's the kind of guy he is want's to win but is still looking out for his opponent. That's a tremendous display of control in my opinion.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Mitchell Khan I noticed that too. Dean is always a good sport win or lose

[@putpixel4804]

Yeap he could easily injury the guy and win. Guys like lister are best training partners and are very rare

[@listerdean2332]

I never thought anyone noticed this. It was a simple thought, his ankle was twisted and I didn’t want to win that way. :)). Thanks for watching

[@justinduke1420]

Lister Dean how do you feel about wrist locks and that possibility becoming popular I’d love your opinion on that and a few other questions if you wouldn’t mind me taking up 10 mins or so

[@tit4tat898]

I saw this as well. So glad we noticed it. What a nice fella. Will snap it if you don't tap but will save it if it's a accident

[@daviddavid-ve7sg]

Dean lister is such a classy fighter...tough beast but always respectful.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Yes Dean is always very respectful and offers to help his opponent up after the match

[@tlee273]

Dean is the f-ing man...when his opponents leg kind of gets stuck underneath himself dean tries to help him so he doesn’t get injured more. Damn thats sportsmanship

[@PUREGRAPP]

Dean is a great friend, talented fighter, and hero of the grappling world. Competitors like him only come once in a lifetime.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

💯

[@duraynoodle]

You know the Chinese guy has no chance when he's wearing Nike and Under Armour together.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Noodle_Ra lol

[@obamaisghay6579]

LMAO!

[@MrAstro7110]

And when he's got his rash guard on back to front

[@WexipDZN]

Top notch content. Top notch edit. Makes a 20min video feel like 5. Thank you for this

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Victor Koch thankyou! I appreciate the feedback. Glad you enjoyed it

[@lennieleng9679]

This is so true

[@oldeenglish64]

Trained at Deans for several years. Some people know, but not enough that he was one of the OGs that influenced and started the Donaher leg lock game.

[@androthsatyr]

"Why would you ignore 50% of the human body" what a based competitor.

[@checkmate5101]

My favorite grappler ❤️

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Checkmate definitely one of my all time favourites too

[@radosawkillah8752]

Dean Lister is a True Beast in grappling ;)

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Radosław Killah he’s a true OG of grappling and a great person too

[@marcelomartinez7456]

Inspiring on and off the mats , what a damn legend

[@stuartcooperfilms]

💯

[@pizzulo81]

Please do more with Dean! I randomly decided to look up some of his lessons that I always go back to from time to time, and this was just posted yesterday! I never ever get tired of watching him or listening to interviews. I'm 38 and he's the only person I would do anything to go to one of his seminars. Huge respect for him. He's done it all from mma to countless grappling competitions. I love the story he tells about going to Brazil and winning. Great film!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Glad you liked it. I have a few more videos with Dean on my channel.

[@richaturd29]

Thanks for making this. During this time, it was a nice to take a break from all the crazy. Dean Lister is an American legend

[@stuartcooperfilms]

richaturd29 thank you! I’m glad your enjoyed it.

[@precisionmovement]

Yoda in a rash guard = Dean Lister. The grappling is strong in this one 👍

[@stuartcooperfilms]

💯🙏

[@johndough1218]

Thank you Dean for you leadership! History lessons and inough info to make a back escape work!

[@perrypelican9476]

I love lister. He is a great fighter, so tough, very nice guy. He knows how to win. One of the all time best

[@stuartcooperfilms]

💯👊

[@boyertb]

I have so much respect for Dean and Joao, that I didn’t care who won. They are both great champions.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

💯🔥

[@adammendola195]

3:00 Dean Lister vs. Jia Jin Jang 4:18 Dean Lister vs. Ezra Lenon 6:27 Dean Lister vs. Cristiano Lazzarini 11:10 Dean Lister vs. Joao Assis

[@mastermindmartialarts]

Dean is the man. I hope at 44 years old that we haven't seem the last of him quite yet. He's still amazing. I hope he can heal up from the shoulder issues hes been having.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

💯👊🔥

[@jaylenfrank]

Such Chivalry. Nice to see organic practices that elevate the art.

[@williamjohnson7562]

I have to say that you give respect; respect will return back to you. I have to admire Mr. Lister for being so humble, 😎 cool, level minded, and a great instructor.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

💯🔥

[@hsienliang]

The way that you paint this story is just so good, from how they open up to you and talk candidly to footage you capture. Really really awesome work Stuart!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Warren Suen thank you! Very much appreciated. Glad you enjoyed it

[@christineshockley2492]

It was great to see you Dean. I'll see you when you get back.

[@wandersondeoliveira211]

Nothing but RESPECT for Dean, one of the best!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

💯🔥

[@londonchamp1]

Great film. Dean Lister is a beast. Interesting that you can compete, in the ADCC final, in a pair og surf shorts With a side pocket. :-)

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Lol

[@deedeeramone7964]

Love how humble D. Lister is!

[@chrislam8]

Such a great display for respect for each other in the last match, both guys were having fun.

[@StephenMoore777]

Lister is just an awesome competitor, he's just total respect throughout 👏

[@michaelbanks2401]

I've watched this 3 times already, what a role model, true pioneer

[@marcomonaldi9058]

So strong in combat and still so nice and respectful. Great.

[@stevenabshire]

First march watching Dean's extreme and fast response to his opponents possible injury says everything.

[@joaquimsanches4119]

This was just awesome. You never seize to amaze with your videos man! Keep em coming!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Joaquim Sanches thank you Joaquim. Really glad you enjoyed the video

[@joshleal5219]

Dean is such a class act, and a total MUTANT! He is not the same, humble and a total beast. So fun to watch

[@keithkrikorian3430]

Awesome video man! Dean is one of the grapplers I look up to the most and 2013 he really impressed. So this was really cool to watch!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Keith Krikorian thank you Keith! Dean did great that year and was constantly looking for the sub. Glad you enjoyed it

[@Ekricsoot]

Thanks for this Stuart, you have historical record of great competitions and competitors in your archives.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

I have much more to come from 2015 and 2011

[@christiandavidlenz6300]

Awesome videos,man ! These are great,the mix of talking and fighting makes it feel like a documentary ! Loved your video about kron gracie at the adccs 2013 and this one is equally great ! Please keep them coning :)

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thankyou 🙏😊

[@aaronsmithies9655]

Awesome Stu! Would love to see more of these!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Aaron Smithies got one on Braulio Estima coming up next

[@MrKowalskyfication]

Incredible video! Very entertaining and makes you appreciate jiu jitsu even more.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

MrKowalskyfication thank you bro. Glad you liked it

[@sambofusion9486]

What an OG Dean is! Loved the video as all of your movies. Looking forward meeting you at grapplers retreat in Mendocino

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Sambo Fusion thank you! Look forward to meeting you bro

[@lucdepezon4718]

AWESOME!!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Luc Depezon thank you Luc 🙏

[@tamerkobba7368]

Man dean was a beast. thanks for the video entertaining while stuck at home

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Tamer Kobba glad you liked it

[@michaldziekonski3162]

Epic Thank you!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Michal Dziekonski no worries. Hope you liked it

[@nicolasthorne2162]

classy fighter, awesome to see

[@djolesk8]

Please make more stories like this. Content is amazing, and very interesting to watch. I know you got in stash a lot to come

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Djordje Jokić next one is with Braulio Estima at ADCC 2011

[@spencerwinston4334]

Dean fights on such a full spectrum dominance level, even in the fog of combat, thinking seemingly several moves ahead on positioning locks, that his nickname should be Dean "Check Mate" Lister or Dean "OODA LOOP Assailant" Lister. What a delight to watch Dean conduct his mental and physical chess game on the octagon board. Bravo for the visual treats in this video, and the glimpse of a true professional at his craft. It's Dean's world when he enters the octagon and the opponents, though professionals themselves, often just look like pawns on the octagon game board.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

💯🔥

[@hasanaat6922]

Damn Stuart! Back at it again with the Oscar-worthy content. Well done man, I always love your stuff.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thankyou. A lot more to come soon

[@lasonescott4482]

Dean is the definition of Sportsmanship!

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💯👊

[@mackymadness86]

Great video, Dean is such a humble guy. A beast in grappling and a true martial artist

[@stuartcooperfilms]

He is a great guy

[@rahulRRR19]

wow, that was amazing.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thanks Rahul

[@ricksanchezrosallini3482]

Legend. Met him 2 times. Classy guy, humble as fuck

[@danielmohave8280]

What a class act!

[@WillyTooBigHall]

The music you use is always perfect Stuart 👌

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thanks Matt. The music was by a chap from Texas called Jacob Perleoni. Look him up on a Instagram and KZbin. He’s got great stuff

[@JB-wv9jo]

Another great one man!!

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Thankyou

[@jonmullen9327]

Perfectly done video!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it

[@jonmullen9327]

Welcome

[@cooperhanson5564]

Sick video 🤘🏻

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Cooper Hanson thank you 🙏

[@lilbigwav3596]

Dean lister a super stand up gentleman!!

[@kd3655]

Great short film, Stuart.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thanks

[@cyph91]

Great video.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

thom s Thank you! Glad you like it

[@darkwarriorjiu-jitsu1212]

A sport with respect

[@Glonk_Respecter]

Very well done

[@arnoldprathap]

Brilliant video Stuart

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thankyou

[@kamilien1]

so chill

[@richlabombard6780]

Great video!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Rich LaBombard thank you Rich

[@christopherkleynhans7407]

Dean Lister showing the up most respect to is opponents, kind of wish it was more like that now!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Yes we’re in a strange time where it seems to be the trend to disrespect your opponent to hype the fight. That’s not true martial arts

[@christopherkleynhans7407]

@@stuartcooperfilms agreed mate! Can’t wait to see what’s in the pipeline for the channel.

[@stewygardnaa2727]

Nice film

[@poconagean]

I stopped midway to like the video at 1:54. such a humble and classy fighter

[@hbzin8045]

Lenda !

[@stuartcooperfilms]

🔥🔥🔥

[@josecoyote6079]

Dean is a bad ass for sure and very humble person OSSS!!!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Jose Coyote 100% agree bro

[@ninerfantb]

So freakin cool you have all this footage from back then..score another one for Stuart Cooper Films!! 🤙🏼 #alwaysdopevideos

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thanks brother

[@fredericolacerda1270]

Irado!!

[@stuartcooperfilms]

🔥🔥🔥

[@adamtownsend5045]

ADCC has gotten so much more popular just in the last 5 years. Barely anyone in the stands then. Thanks to Gordon..

[@Lewyphotography]

Lister what a legend.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Lewy He should be in the hall of fame for ADCC if they ever decide to create one

[@hafizchandran9327]

#Legend

[@andreskimura8339]

For me the best grappler of the history

[@stuartcooperfilms]

andres sanchez definitely right up there

[@kyle52245]

that accidental smack at 14.:22.... So funny, this is the finals of ADCC and they're showing lots of respect and even being goofy about it.

[@User-54631]

What a class act

[@stuartcooperfilms]

John Morris absolutely

[@SideOut4Life]

Still one of the coolest Rashguards ever!!

[@brunofraysse421]

The gentleman warrior

[@jvv1786]

A good guy

[@Theroadneverending]

Deans such a respectable guy

[@stuartcooperfilms]

💯🙏

[@zencat13]

great video, Dean is a gent - and Joao... noticed his funky RVCA shorts have a pocket, is that legit?....ah 2013 rules

[@admiralsuperior3]

Cooper videos are always high quality

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Thank you 🙏

[@razinhokazinho3092]

Wonderful stuff Stu! What about his fight with Rodolfo Viera?

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Razinho Kazinho that was in 2011 bro. This video was filmed in China 2013. Unfortunately I missed many of Deans matches back in 2011.

[@precisionmovement]

2013 and super HD footage - Stuart, you are the televisual god of BJJ - obrigado senhor 🙏🙏

[@MinhaFamiliaAQBJJ]

Damn Coop..... you are making me feel so old hahaha. I think I remember watching this as a white belt maybe a blue belt. I am really all sorts of nostalgic right now. I am not sure if that's how you spell nostalgic. Actually I am sure because I am voice texting and it spelled it for me LOL. Anyways some old-school footage should have keep popping up. I won't complain LOL. Do you have any Jeff Glover, Bill Cooper, and Ryan Hall stuff?

[@stuartcooperfilms]

I have a video on Ryan hall. You can find it on my channel. I have some great Jeff glover footage but never got round to filming an interview with him. Hopefully in the future as he’s an OG

[@MinhaFamiliaAQBJJ]

@@stuartcooperfilms searching for ryan hall now. Hope you do get to do something on Glover. Franjinha would be sick👊👊

[@gucciseatbelt9500]

Dean is so classy

[@adamshipley5415]

4:00 is why leg locks are scary when used because you may genuinely not have any intent to hurt someone but if they don't know and start to twist and fight the wrong way against it or freak out, they can hurt themselves and you end up, like it looks like Dean did, feeling bad. But oh how the knowledge base has evolved in 7 years!

[@srm113k]

I'm here to have a good time. Nek minute - injures the first guy he roles with 🤣

[@nicholasgabbard4971]

Dam Sycuan Casino sponsored him 👌

[@S0CD0C]

That dude is a computer. Did you see the first match, right after they shook hands? He waited for his opponent to grab his wrist and you could see he was already calculating what kind of grappler he was dealing with.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

💯🔥

[@wendellborges7706]

Dan Lister the monster thes best

[@DetailingJourney]

14:22 joao apologies for making hard collar grip, man you don't see that often now

[@jasonjayalap]

We will see a forearm knockout sooner than that

[@raphaelschrapett9245]

Uma guerra!

[@isaacbonilla4964]

whos the winner and where is he now?

[@jonathanmecham460]

You seem him all the time check on his opponent after finishing a sub. Seems like a classy competitor.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Jonathan Mecham Dean Lister is a great ambassador for the sport. He’s always very respectful win or lose

[@homersimpson5964]

Dean is still a bastard, legend.

[@papersamurai]

I love his style, but my knees totally disagree with my attempts to mimic it,haha.

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Sebastiaan Mook 🔥🔥🔥

[@lucabrazi3213]

Tell me a prime Lister vs Gordon Ryan would not be the shit !?!?

[@shanemanske5262]

I'm 95% sure his first opponent had his under armour shirt on backwards

[@stuartcooperfilms]

Shane Manske haha it certainly looked like it

[@danieldomingues4253]

Nicest Guy in JJ

[@stuartcooperfilms]

💯 Either Dean or Marcelo