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Al Layman
Inactive 16m
Weapons & Rank/ratings
Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword
Current
1171
#3,272
Peak
1278
January 2024
Record
24W · 46L · 2D
Last
May 2025
Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler
Inactive
Current
1140
Peak
1165
January 2024
Record
8W · 9L
Last
January 2024
Scout analysis
Longsword
24W · 46L · 2D (33%)
Longsword
24W · 46L · 2D (33%)
Form
Steady
Recent 31% vs older 36%
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Form
Steady
Recent 31% vs older 36%
Record: 24W · 46L · 2D (33%)
Recent half (36 fights): 31%
Older half (36 fights): 36%
Delta: -5%
Current streak: 1 Loss
Based on 72 recorded longsword fights.
Schedule
Punching up
-1.8 vs expectation
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Schedule
Punching up
-1.8 vs expectation
Quality wins (won as clear underdog): 8
Upset losses (lost as clear favourite): 2
Over/under vs expectation:
-1.8
(14 actual / 15.8 expected, n=49)
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Fast starter
10 exchange-coded matches
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Style
Fast starter
10 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 1.32
Avg exchanges / match: 6.6
Doubles / match: 0.8
First scorer rate: 70%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 17%
Comeback wins (was behind): 33%
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 34%
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Stage
Pool data only
Pool 34%
Pool stage: 24W · 46L (34%)
Elimination: needs 3+ coded fights.
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
107 pts off peak
Currently below peak
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Peak
107 pts off peak
Currently below peak
Current rating: 1171
Peak rating: 1278 (January 2024)
Gap to peak: -107
Peak rating comes from the highest Glicko value recorded for this weapon.
By division
Mixed Steel Longsword
17W · 33L
(34%)
-1.4 vs expectation
(n=30)
avg opponent 1276
Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier B)
3W · 10L · 1D
(21%)
-1.9 vs expectation
(n=14)
avg opponent 1279
Mixed Steel Longsword (Pools)
4W · 3L · 1D
(50%)
+1.5 vs expectation
(n=5)
avg opponent 1196
Sword & Buckler
8W · 9L (47%)
Sword & Buckler
8W · 9L (47%)
Form
Rising
Recent 75% vs older 13%
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Form
Rising
Recent 75% vs older 13%
Record: 8W · 9L (47%)
Recent half (8 fights): 75%
Older half (8 fights): 13%
Delta: +62%
Current streak: 2 Wins
Based on 17 recorded sword & buckler fights.
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
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Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
Over/under needs 5+ rated fights - calculating as more data lands.
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Fast starter
3 exchange-coded matches
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Style
Fast starter
3 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 1.57
Avg exchanges / match: 7.3
Doubles / match: 0
First scorer rate: 67%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 0%
Comeback wins (was behind): 0%
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 50%
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Stage
Pool data only
Pool 50%
Pool stage: 8W · 8L (50%)
Elimination: needs 3+ coded fights.
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
24 pts off peak
Currently below peak
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Peak
24 pts off peak
Currently below peak
Current rating: 1140
Peak rating: 1165 (January 2024)
Gap to peak: -24
Peak rating comes from the highest Glicko value recorded for this weapon.
Mixed Weapon
3W · 13L · 1D (18%)
Mixed Weapon
3W · 13L · 1D (18%)
Form
Rising
Recent 25% vs older 13%
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Form
Rising
Recent 25% vs older 13%
Record: 3W · 13L · 1D (18%)
Recent half (8 fights): 25%
Older half (8 fights): 13%
Delta: +12%
Current streak: 2 Losses
Based on 17 recorded mixed weapon fights.
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
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Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
Over/under needs 5+ rated fights - calculating as more data lands.
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Fast starter
4 exchange-coded matches
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Style
Fast starter
4 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 12
Avg exchanges / match: 3
Doubles / match: 1
First scorer rate: 100%
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 19%
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Stage
Pool data only
Pool 19%
Pool stage: 3W · 13L (19%)
Elimination: needs 3+ coded fights.
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
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Peak
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
Peak rating comes from the highest Glicko value recorded for this weapon.
Messer
1W · 3L (25%)
Messer
1W · 3L (25%)
Form
Building
25% win rate · 4 fights
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Form
Building
25% win rate · 4 fights
Record: 1W · 3L (25%)
Trajectory needs 8+ fights - will sharpen as more data lands.
Current streak: 1 Loss
Based on 4 recorded messer fights.
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
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Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
Over/under needs 5+ rated fights - calculating as more data lands.
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Building signal
Needs more exchange data
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Style
Building signal
Needs more exchange data
Style signal needs per-exchange match data. Once enough of this fighter's
exchanges are recorded, this card will sharpen into scoring tempo, doubles rate,
comeback wins, early vs late scoring, and more.
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 25%
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Stage
Pool data only
Pool 25%
Pool stage: 1W · 3L (25%)
Elimination: needs 3+ coded fights.
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
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Peak
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
Peak rating comes from the highest Glicko value recorded for this weapon.
Basket-Hilted Broadsword
1W · 2L (33%)
Basket-Hilted Broadsword
1W · 2L (33%)
Form
Building
33% win rate · 3 fights
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Form
Building
33% win rate · 3 fights
Record: 1W · 2L (33%)
Trajectory needs 8+ fights - will sharpen as more data lands.
Current streak: 2 Losses
Based on 3 recorded basket-hilted broadsword fights.
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
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Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
Over/under needs 5+ rated fights - calculating as more data lands.
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Building signal
Needs more exchange data
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Style
Building signal
Needs more exchange data
Style signal needs per-exchange match data. Once enough of this fighter's
exchanges are recorded, this card will sharpen into scoring tempo, doubles rate,
comeback wins, early vs late scoring, and more.
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 33%
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Stage
Pool data only
Pool 33%
Pool stage: 1W · 2L (33%)
Elimination: needs 3+ coded fights.
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
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Peak
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
Peak rating comes from the highest Glicko value recorded for this weapon.
Reach
10 events · us · 3.3 yrs active
2 rated weapons
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Reach
10 events · us · 3.3 yrs active
2 rated weapons
Tournaments: 10
Countries fought in: 1 (us)
Months active: 40
Fights / year: 33.9
Rated weapons: 2
Clubmates
·
Système d’Armes●
(6)
Events & fights
(10)
Battle Born 2025●
May 2025 · us
6 fights
▾
May 2025 · us
Bayou Fecht 2024●
May 2024 · us
12 fights
▾
May 2024 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1747 ▼215 · 1,219.1
LOSS
1560 13%
15 fights
▾
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 2150 ▼186 · 1,196.3
Fence-acola 2024●
April 2024 · us
3 fights
▾
April 2024 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1532 ▼183 · 1,247.6
Gesellen Fechten 2023●
October 2023 · us
24 fights
▾
October 2023 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1917 ▲1203 · 1,150.5
LOSS
Brandon Phan●
·
Dallas School of Historical Fencing●
Longsword
· First Round of Pools
Score 0-3
Review →
1601 7%
WIN
Alyssa Diamond●
·
Cymbrogi School of Western Martial Arts●
Longsword
· First Round of Pools
Score 2-1
Review →
980 47%
LOSS
Alan Beck●
·
Cymbrogi School of Western Martial Arts●
Mixed Weapon
· First Round of Pools
Score 0-2 · 1 double
Review →
LOSS
Dawn English●
·
Cymbrogi School of Western Martial Arts●
Mixed Weapon
· First Round of Pools
Score 0-1 · 2 doubles
Review →
WEIRD Open 2024●
January 2024 · us
29 fights
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January 2024 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1285 ▲718 · 1,278.3
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler Rank 499 ▲353 · 1,165.7
LOSS
1208 42%
LOSS
1075 43%
LOSS
LOSS
Derrick Berry●
·
Dallas School of Historical Fencing●
Sword & Buckler
· Pool Set 1
Score 0-0 · 1 double
Review →
1232 34%
WIN
LOSS
Salt Lake Open 2023●
October 2023 · us
4 fights
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October 2023 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1917 ▲1203 · 1,150.5
WIN
1216 30%
WIN
Jordan Hinckley●
·
United Clans Swordsman Association●
Longsword
· Pool Set 1
Score 4-3 · 2 doubles
Review →
1209 29%
Schnegel Fechten 2023●
March 2023 · us
7 fights
▾
March 2023 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 2482 ▼43 · 915.2
Bayou Fecht 2022●
May 2022 · us
8 fights
▾
May 2022 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1518 · 891.6
LOSS
Kirsten Meredith●
·
True Edge Academy of Swordsmanship●
Longsword
· Pool set 1
Score 1-4 · 1 double
Review →
1105
WIN
LOSS
1311
Purpleheart Open 2022●
February 2022 · us
5 fights
▾
February 2022 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler Rank 290 · 878.3
LOSS
Steven Gotcher●
·
Aegis Historical Combat Training●
Sword & Buckler
· Pool Set 1
Score 0-12
Review →
1445
How to read this profile
Rating is Glicko-2: the number shown is score - 2*RD (97.5% confidence lower bound), not raw skill. Inactive fighters "drift down" as RD grows - not because they got worse.
Hemaratings ratings don't factor in match scores, exchange counts, or doubles. Scout's score-margin and style metrics describe HOW a fighter fights, not the rating tier their results earned.
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