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Joshua Purnell
Weapons & Rank/ratings
Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword
Current
1606
#320
Peak
1612
April 2026
Record
72W · 29L · 7D
Last
April 2026
Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler
Regional
Current
1411
#298
Peak
1413
April 2026
Record
7W · 3L
Last
April 2026
Mixed & Men's Steel Single Sidesword
Regional
Current
1357
#198
Peak
1360
April 2026
Record
14W · 13L · 2D
Last
April 2026
Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre
Current
1353
#737
Peak
1357
April 2026
Record
21W · 16L · 2D
Last
April 2026
Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier
Current
1528
#192
Peak
1547
September 2025
Record
40W · 22L · 3D
Last
September 2025
Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger
Regional
Current
1299
#434
Peak
1310
May 2025
Record
40W · 22L · 3D
Last
May 2025
Mixed & Men's Singlestick
Regional
Current
1100
#281
Peak
1112
September 2024
Record
2W · 2L · 1D
Last
September 2024
Scout analysis
Longsword
72W · 29L · 7D (67%)
Longsword
72W · 29L · 7D (67%)
Form
Rising
Recent 83% vs older 50%
▾
Form
Rising
Recent 83% vs older 50%
Record: 72W · 29L · 7D (67%)
Recent half (54 fights): 83%
Older half (54 fights): 50%
Delta: +33%
Current streak: 1 Win
Based on 108 recorded longsword fights.
Schedule
Punching up
+7.2 vs expectation
▾
Schedule
Punching up
+7.2 vs expectation
Quality wins (won as clear underdog): 6
Upset losses (lost as clear favourite): 5
Over/under vs expectation:
+7.2
(49 actual / 41.8 expected, n=72)
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Measured
17 exchange-coded matches
▾
Style
Measured
17 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 1.55
Avg exchanges / match: 7.8
Doubles / match: 0.47
First scorer rate: 53%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 6%
Comeback wins (was behind): 59%
Stage
Pool specialist
Pool 71% · Elim 44%
▾
Stage
Pool specialist
Pool 71% · Elim 44%
Pool stage: 55W · 22L (71%)
Elimination: 4W · 5L (44%)
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
At peak
Near career best
▾
Peak
At peak
Near career best
Current rating: 1606
Peak rating: 1612 (April 2026)
Gap to peak: -5
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
By division
Mixed Steel Longsword
69W · 26L · 7D
(68%)
+7.4 vs expectation
(n=67)
avg opponent 1316
+6 fights in 1 thinner division
Rapier
40W · 22L · 3D (62%)
Rapier
40W · 22L · 3D (62%)
Form
Rising
Recent 78% vs older 47%
▾
Form
Rising
Recent 78% vs older 47%
Record: 40W · 22L · 3D (62%)
Recent half (32 fights): 78%
Older half (32 fights): 47%
Delta: +31%
Current streak: 4 Wins
Based on 65 recorded rapier fights.
Schedule
Punching up
+4.6 vs expectation
▾
Schedule
Punching up
+4.6 vs expectation
Quality wins (won as clear underdog): 5
Upset losses (lost as clear favourite): 5
Over/under vs expectation:
+4.6
(28 actual / 23.4 expected, n=47)
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Fast starter
13 exchange-coded matches
▾
Style
Fast starter
13 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 1.52
Avg exchanges / match: 7.2
Doubles / match: 0.08
First scorer rate: 62%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 0%
Comeback wins (was behind): 67%
Stage
Pool specialist
Pool 65% · Elim 33%
▾
Stage
Pool specialist
Pool 65% · Elim 33%
Pool stage: 36W · 19L (65%)
Elimination: 1W · 2L (33%)
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
At peak
Near career best
▾
Peak
At peak
Near career best
Current rating: 1528
Peak rating: 1547 (September 2025)
Gap to peak: -18
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Sabre
21W · 16L · 2D (54%)
Sabre
21W · 16L · 2D (54%)
Form
Rising
Recent 68% vs older 37%
▾
Form
Rising
Recent 68% vs older 37%
Record: 21W · 16L · 2D (54%)
Recent half (19 fights): 68%
Older half (19 fights): 37%
Delta: +31%
Current streak: 1 Win
Based on 39 recorded sabre fights.
Schedule
Punching up
+0.1 vs expectation
▾
Schedule
Punching up
+0.1 vs expectation
Quality wins (won as clear underdog): 1
Upset losses (lost as clear favourite): 1
Over/under vs expectation:
+0.1
(11 actual / 10.9 expected, n=23)
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Measured
10 exchange-coded matches
▾
Style
Measured
10 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 2.24
Avg exchanges / match: 7.4
Doubles / match: 0.2
First scorer rate: 20%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 0%
Comeback wins (was behind): 100%
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 59%
▾
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 59%
Pool stage: 19W · 13L (59%)
Elimination: needs 3+ coded fights.
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
At peak
Near career best
▾
Peak
At peak
Near career best
Current rating: 1353
Peak rating: 1357 (April 2026)
Gap to peak: -4
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Sidesword
14W · 13L · 2D (48%)
Sidesword
14W · 13L · 2D (48%)
Form
Steady
Recent 50% vs older 43%
▾
Form
Steady
Recent 50% vs older 43%
Record: 14W · 13L · 2D (48%)
Recent half (14 fights): 50%
Older half (14 fights): 43%
Delta: +7%
Current streak: 1 Loss
Based on 29 recorded sidesword fights.
Schedule
Comfort bracket
-0.7 vs expectation
▾
Schedule
Comfort bracket
-0.7 vs expectation
Over/under vs expectation:
-0.7
(7 actual / 7.7 expected, n=15)
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Measured
4 exchange-coded matches
▾
Style
Measured
4 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 2.06
Avg exchanges / match: 8.8
Doubles / match: 0
First scorer rate: 50%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 0%
Comeback wins (was behind): 100%
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 54%
▾
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 54%
Pool stage: 14W · 12L (54%)
Elimination: needs 3+ coded fights.
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
At peak
Near career best
▾
Peak
At peak
Near career best
Current rating: 1357
Peak rating: 1360 (April 2026)
Gap to peak: -3
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Sword & Buckler
7W · 3L (70%)
Sword & Buckler
7W · 3L (70%)
Form
Rising
Recent 80% vs older 60%
▾
Form
Rising
Recent 80% vs older 60%
Record: 7W · 3L (70%)
Recent half (5 fights): 80%
Older half (5 fights): 60%
Delta: +20%
Current streak: 1 Win
Based on 10 recorded sword & buckler fights.
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
▾
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
Measured
4 exchange-coded matches
▾
Style
Measured
4 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 1.15
Avg exchanges / match: 7.5
Doubles / match: 0
First scorer rate: 50%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 0%
Comeback wins (was behind): 100%
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 86%
▾
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 86%
Pool stage: 6W · 1L (86%)
Elimination: needs 3+ coded fights.
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
At peak
Near career best
▾
Peak
At peak
Near career best
Current rating: 1411
Peak rating: 1413 (April 2026)
Gap to peak: -2
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Mixed Weapon
5W · 3L · 1D (56%)
Mixed Weapon
5W · 3L · 1D (56%)
Form
Cooling
Recent 25% vs older 75%
▾
Form
Cooling
Recent 25% vs older 75%
Record: 5W · 3L · 1D (56%)
Recent half (4 fights): 25%
Older half (4 fights): 75%
Delta: -50%
Current streak: 1 Loss
Based on 9 recorded mixed weapon fights.
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
▾
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
▾
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 71%
▾
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 71%
Pool stage: 5W · 2L (71%)
Elimination: needs 3+ coded fights.
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
▾
Peak
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Rapier & Dagger
5W · 4L (56%)
Rapier & Dagger
5W · 4L (56%)
Form
Steady
Recent 50% vs older 50%
▾
Form
Steady
Recent 50% vs older 50%
Record: 5W · 4L (56%)
Recent half (4 fights): 50%
Older half (4 fights): 50%
Delta: 0%
Current streak: 2 Losses
Based on 9 recorded rapier & dagger fights.
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
▾
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
Measured
4 exchange-coded matches
▾
Style
Measured
4 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 1.85
Avg exchanges / match: 6
Doubles / match: 0
First scorer rate: 0%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 100%
Comeback wins (was behind): 100%
Stage
Sample too small
Stage breakdown pending
▾
Stage
Sample too small
Stage breakdown pending
Pool stage: needs 3+ coded fights.
Elimination: needs 3+ coded fights.
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
▾
Peak
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Singlestick
2W · 2L · 1D (40%)
Singlestick
2W · 2L · 1D (40%)
Form
Building
40% win rate · 5 fights
▾
Form
Building
40% win rate · 5 fights
Record: 2W · 2L · 1D (40%)
Trajectory needs 8+ fights - will sharpen as more data lands.
Current streak: 2 Wins
Based on 5 recorded singlestick fights.
Schedule
Schedule forming
Expectation data pending
▾
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
▾
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 50%
▾
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 50%
Pool stage: 2W · 2L (50%)
Elimination: needs 3+ coded fights.
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
At peak
Near career best
▾
Peak
At peak
Near career best
Current rating: 1100
Peak rating: 1112 (September 2024)
Gap to peak: -12
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Reach
12 events · au · 2 yrs active
6 rated weapons
▾
Reach
12 events · au · 2 yrs active
6 rated weapons
Tournaments: 12
Countries fought in: 1 (au)
Months active: 24
Fights / year: 137
Rated weapons: 6
Clubmates
·
Sword Fighter Gold Coast●
(40)
- Alex Roberson●
- Jasper Sirris●
- Lachlan Bennett●
- Alexander Whipps●
- Chelsea Hawkey●
- Ethan Jones●
- Bader Pendergast-Lee●
- David Vuong●
- Jonata Prevost●
- Jake Richards●
- Paul Roberson●
- Benjamin Spratt●
- Liam Richards●
- Daniel chapman●
- Jeffery Alvrez●
- Warren Finch●
- Renai Peak●
- Tyson Kyte●
- James Harris●
- Jesse Stewart●
- Dylan Butler●
- Aaron Fowler●
- Casey Schuit●
- Cobin Wheeler●
- Brittany Watson●
- Travis Hill●
- Cameron Pollard●
- Daniel Furniss●
- Ijsbrand Smid●
- Sabi Taylor●
- Jevon Owens●
- Michael Bridgland●
- Gray Logan●
- Georgia Saunders●
- Steven Higley●
- Edward Grant●
- Leigh Drayton●
- Joshua Brook●
- Jonathan McLean●
- Ash Marriott●
Events & fights
(12)
High Guard 2026●
April 2026 · au
40 fights
▾
April 2026 · au
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 298 ▲56 · 1,612.3
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 679 ▲272 · 1,357.7
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler Rank 285 · 1,413.7
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Sidesword Rank 203 ▲35 · 1,360.9
WIN
Harrison Schulke●
·
Fitzroy River College of Arms●
Longsword
· Bronze Medal Match
Score 5-9
Review →
1407 67%
WIN
LOSS
1319 43%
LOSS
1222 51%
LOSS
1368 46%
LOSS
Lachlan Bennett●
·
Sword Fighter Gold Coast●
Sword & Buckler
· Bronze Medal Match
Score 5-4
Review →
1068
WIN
1383
WIN
1223
LOSS
1223
WIN
1325
Swordplay 2025●
September 2025 · au
21 fights
▾
September 2025 · au
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 298 ▲160 · 1,602.7
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 148 ▲136 · 1,547.1
WIN
1785 15%
WIN
1193 88%
WIN
1044 88%
WIN
1523 49%
WIN
1536 36%
WIN
1205 70%
WIN
1531 37%
The Cost of Glory 2025●
September 2025 · au
36 fights
▾
September 2025 · au
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 298 ▲160 · 1,602.7
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 786 ▲298 · 1,278.9
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 148 ▲136 · 1,547.1
WIN
729 85%
WIN
729 85%
Sword Fight VII 2025●
July 2025 · au
38 fights
▾
July 2025 · au
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 453 ▲324 · 1,538.6
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 1042 ▲663 · 1,194.8
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 278 ▲150 · 1,433.4
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Sidesword Rank 211 ▲24 · 1,317.3
WIN
Liam Kelleher●
·
New England School of Swordsmanship●
Longsword
· Pool Set 1
Score 5-4 · 3 doubles
Review →
DRAW
1094 81%
WIN
WIN
1656 22%
WIN
1650 23%
DRAW
1427 30%
LOSS
1630 25%
WIN
Michael Pennington●
·
Brisbane School of Iberian Swordsmanship●
Rapier
· Pool Set 1
Score 6-1
Review →
1096 64%
Cut n' Thrust Campaign 2025●
May 2025 · au
17 fights
▾
May 2025 · au
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 754 ▲148 · 1,461.7
- Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger Rank 316 · 1,310.2
LOSS
1572 29%
Oktoberfecht 2024●
October 2024 · au
14 fights
▾
October 2024 · au
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 743 ▲12 · 1,433.8
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 302 ▼55 · 1,346.9
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Sidesword Rank 222 ▲43 · 1,268.2
LOSS
1098 58%
WIN
1055 71%
Swordplay 2024●
September 2024 · au
31 fights
▾
September 2024 · au
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 755 ▲90 · 1,425.1
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 247 ▲193 · 1,371.9
- Mixed & Men's Singlestick Rank 206 · 1,112.9
DRAW
1396 46%
WIN
734 72%
DRAW
Ryan Tanzer●
·
Brisbane School of Iberian Swordsmanship●
Singlestick
· Pool Set 1
Score 5-0
Review →
WIN
Michael Pennington●
·
Brisbane School of Iberian Swordsmanship●
Singlestick
· Pool Set 1
Score 8-0
Review →
WIN
Ryan Tanzer●
·
Brisbane School of Iberian Swordsmanship●
Mixed Weapon
· Pool Set 1
Score 5-0
Review →
WIN
Michael Pennington●
·
Brisbane School of Iberian Swordsmanship●
Mixed Weapon
· Pool Set 1
Score 8-0
Review →
Gold Coast Classic: Rapier 2024●
September 2024 · au
12 fights
▾
September 2024 · au
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 247 ▲193 · 1,371.9
LOSS
1051 65%
LOSS
1632 28%
LOSS
1460 42%
Sword Fight VI 2024●
June 2024 · au
31 fights
▾
June 2024 · au
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 801 ▲87 · 1,406.6
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 1160 · 1,010.6
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 433 · 1,248.4
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Sidesword Rank 260 · 1,244.3
DRAW
1554 34%
Brisbane Longsword Ladder 2: Winter War 2024●
June 2024 · au
11 fights
▾
June 2024 · au
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 801 ▲87 · 1,406.6
LOSS
1554 34%
Brisbane Longsword League 1: Autumn Assault 2024●
April 2024 · au
9 fights
▾
April 2024 · au
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 864 · 1,380.0
WIN
Aleks Roseneder●
·
Australis Scherma Scuola di Spada e Sciabola●
Longsword
· Pool Set 1
Score 1-0
Review →
1396
Gold Coast Classic: Longsword 2024●
April 2024 · au
14 fights
▾
April 2024 · au
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 864 · 1,380.0
LOSS
1396
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.
Hemaratings recomputes in batches days-to-weeks after events. A fighter's most recent tournament may not yet be reflected.
Regional At least one of this fighter's ratings is "island" - their rank/percentile is relative to an isolated regional scene, not the global population. Cross-scene rating comparisons are unreliable.