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Ben Mandelkern
Inactive 110m
Weapons & Rank/ratings
Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword
Inactive
Current
1468
Peak
1510
October 2023
Record
30W · 17L
Last
October 2023
Mixed & Men's Singlestick
Inactive
Current
1434
Peak
1480
October 2018
Record
13W · 7L
Last
October 2023
Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier
Inactive
Current
1608
Peak
1684
September 2017
Record
25W · 4L
Last
September 2017
Scout analysis
Longsword
30W · 17L (64%)
Longsword
30W · 17L (64%)
Form
Rising
Recent 74% vs older 52%
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Form
Rising
Recent 74% vs older 52%
Record: 30W · 17L (64%)
Recent half (23 fights): 74%
Older half (23 fights): 52%
Delta: +22%
Current streak: 1 Loss
Based on 47 recorded longsword fights.
Schedule
Comfort bracket
+5.6 vs expectation
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Schedule
Comfort bracket
+5.6 vs expectation
Over/under vs expectation:
+5.6
(21 actual / 15.4 expected, n=33)
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 specialist
Pool 83% · Elim 25%
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Stage
Pool specialist
Pool 83% · Elim 25%
Pool stage: 20W · 4L (83%)
Elimination: 1W · 3L (25%)
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
42 pts off peak
Currently below peak
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Peak
42 pts off peak
Currently below peak
Current rating: 1468
Peak rating: 1510 (October 2023)
Gap to peak: -42
Peak rating comes from the highest Glicko value recorded for this weapon.
Mixed Weapon
38W · 6L (86%)
Mixed Weapon
38W · 6L (86%)
Form
Steady
Recent 91% vs older 82%
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Form
Steady
Recent 91% vs older 82%
Record: 38W · 6L (86%)
Recent half (22 fights): 91%
Older half (22 fights): 82%
Delta: +9%
Current streak: 6 Wins
Based on 44 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
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 specialist
Pool 95% · Elim 75%
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Stage
Pool specialist
Pool 95% · Elim 75%
Pool stage: 19W · 1L (95%)
Elimination: 6W · 2L (75%)
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.
By division
Mixed Any Steel One-Handed Weapon With Any Sidearm
19W · 1L
(95%)
Mixed Steel Any One-Handed Weapon
14W · 2L
(88%)
+8 fights in 2 thinner divisions
Rapier
25W · 4L (86%)
Rapier
25W · 4L (86%)
Form
Steady
Recent 86% vs older 86%
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Form
Steady
Recent 86% vs older 86%
Record: 25W · 4L (86%)
Recent half (14 fights): 86%
Older half (14 fights): 86%
Delta: 0%
Current streak: 1 Loss
Based on 29 recorded rapier 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
5 exchange-coded matches
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Style
Fast starter
5 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 1.55
Avg exchanges / match: 6.2
Doubles / match: 0.2
First scorer rate: 80%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 40%
Comeback wins (was behind): 20%
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 100%
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Stage
Pool data only
Pool 100%
Pool stage: 10W · 0L (100%)
Elimination: needs 3+ coded fights.
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
75 pts off peak
Currently below peak
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Peak
75 pts off peak
Currently below peak
Current rating: 1608
Peak rating: 1684 (September 2017)
Gap to peak: -75
Peak rating comes from the highest Glicko value recorded for this weapon.
By division
Mixed Steel Single Rapier
10W · 2L
(83%)
avg opponent 1431
Mixed Steel Rapier And Any Sidearm
10W · 1L
(91%)
+6 fights in 1 thinner division
Singlestick
13W · 7L (65%)
Singlestick
13W · 7L (65%)
Form
Cooling
Recent 60% vs older 70%
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Form
Cooling
Recent 60% vs older 70%
Record: 13W · 7L (65%)
Recent half (10 fights): 60%
Older half (10 fights): 70%
Delta: -10%
Current streak: 2 Wins
Based on 20 recorded singlestick fights.
Schedule
Comfort bracket
+0.2 vs expectation
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Schedule
Comfort bracket
+0.2 vs expectation
Over/under vs expectation:
+0.2
(4 actual / 3.8 expected, n=6)
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 77%
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Stage
Pool data only
Pool 77%
Pool stage: 10W · 3L (77%)
Elimination: needs 3+ coded fights.
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
45 pts off peak
Currently below peak
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Peak
45 pts off peak
Currently below peak
Current rating: 1434
Peak rating: 1480 (October 2018)
Gap to peak: -45
Peak rating comes from the highest Glicko value recorded for this weapon.
Smallsword
9W · 2L (82%)
Smallsword
9W · 2L (82%)
Form
Steady
Recent 80% vs older 80%
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Form
Steady
Recent 80% vs older 80%
Record: 9W · 2L (82%)
Recent half (5 fights): 80%
Older half (5 fights): 80%
Delta: 0%
Current streak: 4 Wins
Based on 11 recorded smallsword 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
Measured
4 exchange-coded matches
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Style
Measured
4 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 0.46
Avg exchanges / match: 4.8
Doubles / match: 0
First scorer rate: 25%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 33%
Comeback wins (was behind): 67%
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 75%
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Stage
Pool data only
Pool 75%
Pool stage: 3W · 1L (75%)
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
6 events · us · 9.3 yrs active
3 rated weapons
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Reach
6 events · us · 9.3 yrs active
3 rated weapons
Tournaments: 6
Countries fought in: 1 (us)
Months active: 111
Fights / year: 16.3
Rated weapons: 3
Clubmates
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Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association●
(76)
- Patrick Stahl●
- Daniel Rauens●
- Jack Richeson●
- Ben Welch●
- Sarah Potratz●
- Aaron Pynenberg●
- Anne Brink●
- Bryant Cobarrubias●
- Nicole Green●
- Katy Lehman●
- Steven Kozel●
- Parker Middendorp●
- Ben Lehman●
- Reid Roubidoux●
- Brady Mueller●
- Miles Ehmling●
- Franz Metz●
- Ross McDowell●
- Gabe Arroyo●
- Leon Fuller●
- Noah Gumness●
- Cody Flanigan●
- Anthony Scott●
- Jereme Griesel●
- Jake Nelson●
- Tyler Hull●
- John Charles Bauschatz●
- Joe Munski●
- Adam Ogle●
- John Dollmeyer●
- Alicia Crowe●
- Sean Morgan●
- Aynslea Portz●
- Jacob Kuszewski●
- Ethan Fenlon●
- Jolene Golesh●
- Kenneth Schlueter●
- Luke Kramer●
- Michael Meyer●
- Douglas Newhouse●
- Timothy Christensen●
- Chris Taylor●
- Nathan Scalone●
- Michael Nurczyk●
- Seth Meierotto●
- Edward Sagritalo●
- Peter Mattson●
- Twyla Danforth●
- Chad Hanson●
- Ed Sagritalo●
- Evan Owens●
- Kurt Fleschner●
- Kyle Boyea●
- Matt Schlicht●
- Tom Kennedy●
- Barry Lange●
- Dane Samples●
- Jamie Stamper●
- Jess Brisson●
- Joseph Clarke●
- Krysta Huibregtse●
- Hager Kaufman●
- James Stamper●
- Josh Ellison●
- Joel Simon●
- Patty Allen●
- Caleb Schuster●
- Craig Anderson●
- Peter Morgen●
- Tim Christiansen●
- Todd Meyer●
- Ella Thiel●
- Steven Knaus●
- Zach Forbes●
- Jason Frey●
- Lucas Olson●
Events & fights
(7)
57 fights
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Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 372 ▲405 · 1,510.8
- Mixed & Men's Singlestick Rank 28 ▲2 · 1,466.6
LOSS
1550 40%
LOSS
1611 49%
15 fights
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Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 328 ▲104 · 1,393.4
15 fights
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Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 894 ▲272 · 1,345.0
20 fights
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Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 895 ▲1148 · 1,289.5
- Mixed & Men's Singlestick Rank 36 · 1,480.1
17 fights
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Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1316 ▼181 · 1,014.2
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 2 · 1,684.3
14 fights
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Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 799 · 1,055.9
Midwinter Armizare Open 2026○
February 2026
No match-level data
13 fights
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February 2026
No match-level data
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.
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