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Montana Nicholson
Weapons & Rank/ratings
Underrepresented Genders & Women's Steel Longsword
Current
1265
#388
Peak
1266
August 2026
Record
18W · 32L · 5D
Last
August 2026
Women's Steel Longsword
Regional
Current
1233
#240
Peak
1234
August 2026
Record
18W · 32L · 5D
Last
August 2026
Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword
Current
1177
#3,393
Peak
1185
June 2026
Record
18W · 32L · 5D
Last
August 2026
Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre
Current
1031
#2,174
Peak
1034
June 2026
Record
3W · 13L · 2D
Last
June 2026
Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler
Current
965
#1,311
Peak
967
June 2026
Record
1W · 3L
Last
June 2026
Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger
Regional
Current
1164
#701
Peak
1166
May 2026
Record
14W · 18L
Last
May 2026
Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier
Current
1199
#902
Peak
1206
October 2025
Record
14W · 18L
Last
October 2025
Mixed & Men's Singlestick
Current
855
#409
Peak
862
August 2025
Record
0W · 4L
Last
August 2025
Scout analysis
Longsword
23W · 37L · 5D (35%)
Longsword
23W · 37L · 5D (35%)
Form
Rising
Recent 41% vs older 28%
▾
Form
Rising
Recent 41% vs older 28%
Record: 23W · 37L · 5D (35%)
Recent half (32 fights): 41%
Older half (32 fights): 28%
Delta: +13%
Current streak: 1 Win
Based on 65 recorded longsword fights.
Schedule
Punching up
-2.3 vs expectation
▾
Schedule
Punching up
-2.3 vs expectation
Quality wins (won as clear underdog): 5
Over/under vs expectation:
-2.3
(8 actual / 10.3 expected, n=29)
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Measured
18 exchange-coded matches
▾
Style
Measured
18 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 2.73
Avg exchanges / match: 5.6
Doubles / match: 0.72
First scorer rate: 39%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 20%
Comeback wins (was behind): 100%
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 42%
▾
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 42%
Pool stage: 21W · 29L (42%)
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: 1265
Peak rating: 1266 (August 2026)
Gap to peak: -0
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
By division
Women's Steel Longsword
10W · 10L
(50%)
avg opponent 1404
Mixed Steel Longsword
3W · 12L · 2D
(18%)
-0.2 vs expectation
(n=10)
avg opponent 1280
Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier B)
2W · 5L · 1D
(25%)
-0.6 vs expectation
(n=7)
avg opponent 1270
Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier C)
5W · 2L · 1D
(63%)
avg opponent 966
+12 fights in 3 thinner divisions
Rapier
14W · 18L (44%)
Rapier
14W · 18L (44%)
Form
Rising
Recent 56% vs older 31%
▾
Form
Rising
Recent 56% vs older 31%
Record: 14W · 18L (44%)
Recent half (16 fights): 56%
Older half (16 fights): 31%
Delta: +25%
Current streak: 1 Win
Based on 32 recorded rapier 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: 0.72
Avg exchanges / match: 5.8
Doubles / match: 0.25
First scorer rate: 50%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 33%
Comeback wins (was behind): 33%
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 46%
▾
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 46%
Pool stage: 13W · 15L (46%)
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: 1199
Peak rating: 1206 (October 2025)
Gap to peak: -7
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
By division
Mixed Steel Rapier And Any Sidearm
6W · 9L
(40%)
Mixed Steel Rapier And Optional Sidearm
4W · 5L
(44%)
Mixed Steel Single Rapier
4W · 4L
(50%)
avg opponent 1387
Sabre
3W · 13L · 2D (17%)
Sabre
3W · 13L · 2D (17%)
Form
Rising
Recent 22% vs older 11%
▾
Form
Rising
Recent 22% vs older 11%
Record: 3W · 13L · 2D (17%)
Recent half (9 fights): 22%
Older half (9 fights): 11%
Delta: +11%
Current streak: 1 Loss
Based on 18 recorded sabre fights.
Schedule
Punching up
-1.1 vs expectation
▾
Schedule
Punching up
-1.1 vs expectation
Quality wins (won as clear underdog): 1
Over/under vs expectation:
-1.1
(1 actual / 2.1 expected, n=7)
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Measured
3 exchange-coded matches
▾
Style
Measured
3 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 1
Avg exchanges / match: 8
Doubles / match: 0
First scorer rate: 33%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 0%
Comeback wins (was behind): 100%
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 19%
▾
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
At peak
Near career best
▾
Peak
At peak
Near career best
Current rating: 1031
Peak rating: 1034 (June 2026)
Gap to peak: -2
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Smallsword
5W · 4L (56%)
Smallsword
5W · 4L (56%)
Form
Rising
Recent 75% vs older 50%
▾
Form
Rising
Recent 75% vs older 50%
Record: 5W · 4L (56%)
Recent half (4 fights): 75%
Older half (4 fights): 50%
Delta: +25%
Current streak: 1 Win
Based on 9 recorded smallsword 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: 2.6
Avg exchanges / match: 3.3
Doubles / match: 0.75
First scorer rate: 25%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 50%
Comeback wins (was behind): 50%
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 57%
▾
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 57%
Pool stage: 4W · 3L (57%)
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
4W · 3L (57%)
Rapier & Dagger
4W · 3L (57%)
Form
Building
57% win rate · 7 fights
▾
Form
Building
57% win rate · 7 fights
Record: 4W · 3L (57%)
Trajectory needs 8+ fights - will sharpen as more data lands.
Current streak: 2 Losses
Based on 7 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
Fast starter
4 exchange-coded matches
▾
Style
Fast starter
4 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 1.11
Avg exchanges / match: 5
Doubles / match: 1.25
First scorer rate: 75%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 33%
Comeback wins (was behind): 0%
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 57%
▾
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 57%
Pool stage: 4W · 3L (57%)
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.
Mixed Weapon
3W · 2L (60%)
Mixed Weapon
3W · 2L (60%)
Form
Building
60% win rate · 5 fights
▾
Form
Building
60% win rate · 5 fights
Record: 3W · 2L (60%)
Trajectory needs 8+ fights - will sharpen as more data lands.
Current streak: 1 Win
Based on 5 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 67%
▾
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 67%
Pool stage: 2W · 1L (67%)
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.
Sword & Buckler
1W · 3L (25%)
Sword & Buckler
1W · 3L (25%)
Form
Building
25% win rate · 4 fights
▾
Form
Building
25% win rate · 4 fights
Record: 1W · 3L (25%)
Trajectory needs 8+ fights - will sharpen as more data lands.
Current streak: 3 Losses
Based on 4 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: 1.05
Avg exchanges / match: 5.8
Doubles / match: 0
First scorer rate: 50%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 0%
Comeback wins (was behind): 0%
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 25%
▾
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
At peak
Near career best
▾
Peak
At peak
Near career best
Current rating: 965
Peak rating: 967 (June 2026)
Gap to peak: -1
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Singlestick
0W · 4L (0%)
Singlestick
0W · 4L (0%)
Form
Building
0% win rate · 4 fights
▾
Form
Building
0% win rate · 4 fights
Record: 0W · 4L (0%)
Trajectory needs 8+ fights - will sharpen as more data lands.
Current streak: 4 Losses
Based on 4 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 0%
▾
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 0%
Pool stage: 0W · 3L (0%)
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: 855
Peak rating: 862 (August 2025)
Gap to peak: -7
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Reach
7 events · us · 1.2 yrs active
5 rated weapons
▾
Reach
7 events · us · 1.2 yrs active
5 rated weapons
Tournaments: 7
Countries fought in: 1 (us)
Months active: 14
Fights / year: 123.4
Rated weapons: 5
Clubmates
·
Bladehaven Historical Fencing●
(5)
Events & fights
(7)
Donnybrook 2026●
August 2026 · us
32 fights
▾
August 2026 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 3425 ▼69 · 1,179.3
- Women's Steel Longsword Rank 242 ▲235 · 1,234.1
- Underrepresented Genders & Women's Steel Longsword Rank 388 ▲181 · 1,266.1
LOSS
Beth Culp●
·
Baerswords School of Western Martial Arts●
Longsword
· Bronze Medal Match
Score 9-7
Review →
LOSS
Beth Culp●
·
Baerswords School of Western Martial Arts●
Longsword
· Bronze Medal Match
Score 9-7
Review →
WIN
Matthew Currey●
·
Tempered Mettle Historical Fencing●
Mixed Weapon
· Pools
Score 11-4 · 1 double
Review →
WIN
WIN
Green Chapel 2026●
June 2026 · us
20 fights
▾
June 2026 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 3323 ▲558 · 1,185.8
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 2112 ▲327 · 1,034.5
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler Rank 1314 · 967.4
WIN
1343 22%
LOSS
1559
LOSS
WIN
WIN
SwordStrong 2026●
May 2026 · us
22 fights
▾
May 2026 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 3729 ▲337 · 1,132.0
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 2317 ▼25 · 966.7
- Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger Rank 673 · 1,166.9
LOSS
Mark Heidrick●
·
Wichita Fencing & HEMA Academy●
Longsword
· Pool Set 1
Score 1-2 · 2 doubles
Review →
1263 38%
LOSS
Phuong (Tony) Phan●
·
Omaha-Metro Armed Combat Academy●
Longsword
· Pool Set 1
Score 1-2 · 2 doubles
Review →
1347 29%
WIN
Aimee Hanson●
·
Baerswords School of Western Martial Arts●
Rapier & Dagger
· Pool Set 1
Score 5-1 · 1 double
Review →
WIN
Lake Hall●
·
Heartland HEMA Historical Fencing Club●
Rapier & Dagger
· Pool Set 1
Score 6-0 · 2 doubles
Review →
WIN
Austin Schwart●
·
Omaha-Metro Armed Combat Academy●
Rapier & Dagger
· Pool Set 1
Score 5-1 · 1 double
Review →
LOSS
Brenton Burke●
·
Wichita Fencing & HEMA Academy●
Rapier & Dagger
· Pool Set 1
Score 2-4 · 1 double
Review →
899
19 fights
▾
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 4070 ▲153 · 1,096.4
- Underrepresented Genders & Women's Steel Longsword Rank 530 ▲139 · 1,143.2
Gesellen Fechten 2025●
October 2025 · us
23 fights
▾
October 2025 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 3924 ▲2092 · 1,080.1
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 2003 · 971.5
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 796 · 1,206.7
WIN
Leeda Copley●
·
Cymbrogi School of Western Martial Arts●
Longsword
· First Round of Pools
Score 5-0
Review →
LOSS
Jessica Hicks●
·
Dallas School of Historical Fencing●
Longsword
· First Round of Pools
Score 0-2 · 3 doubles
Review →
1057 32%
WIN
John Cary●
·
Vier Blossen Historical Fencing●
Longsword
· First Round of Pools
Score 2-1 · 2 doubles
Review →
WIN
675 62%
DRAW
LOSS
Alejandro Anazco●
·
Vier Blossen Historical Fencing●
Sabre
· First Round of Pools
Score 1-3
Review →
1190
WIN
Connor Brusso●
·
Wichita Fencing & HEMA Academy●
Rapier
· First Round of Pools
Score 2-1 · 2 doubles
Review →
WIN
Trestan Burns●
·
Appalachian Highland Historical Fencing●
Rapier
· First Round of Pools
Score 3-1 · 1 double
Review →
WIN
Donnybrook 2025●
August 2025 · us
20 fights
▾
August 2025 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 5941 ▼161 · 810.4
- Women's Steel Longsword Rank 404 · 977.3
- Mixed & Men's Singlestick Rank 459 · 862.8
- Underrepresented Genders & Women's Steel Longsword Rank 575 · 1,033.5
LOSS
1388
LOSS
LOSS
Green Chapel 2025●
June 2025 · us
8 fights
▾
June 2025 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 5694 · 822.7
LOSS
1325
LOSS
1381
LOSS
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.