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Walker Skaggs
Inactive 27m
Weapons & Rank/ratings
Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre
Current
1465
#386
Peak
1469
January 2026
Record
11W · 5L · 1D
Last
January 2026
Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger
Current
1522
#140
Peak
1547
June 2024
Record
9W · 5L
Last
June 2024
Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier
Current
1348
#489
Peak
1368
June 2024
Record
9W · 5L
Last
June 2024
Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword
Inactive
Current
1291
Peak
1379
April 2018
Record
32W · 26L · 3D
Last
April 2024
Mixed & Men's Steel Single Sidesword
Inactive
Current
1025
Peak
1040
January 2024
Record
2W · 3L
Last
January 2024
Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler
Inactive
Current
1075
Peak
1136
July 2015
Record
2W · 2L
Last
July 2015
Scout analysis
Longsword
32W · 26L · 3D (52%)
Longsword
32W · 26L · 3D (52%)
Form
Steady
Recent 53% vs older 53%
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Form
Steady
Recent 53% vs older 53%
Record: 32W · 26L · 3D (52%)
Recent half (30 fights): 53%
Older half (30 fights): 53%
Delta: 0%
Current streak: 1 Win
Based on 61 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): 2
Upset losses (lost as clear favourite): 1
Over/under vs expectation:
-1.8
(17 actual / 18.8 expected, n=39)
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 61%
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Stage
Pool data only
Pool 61%
Pool stage: 11W · 7L (61%)
Elimination: needs 3+ coded fights.
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
88 pts off peak
Currently below peak
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Peak
88 pts off peak
Currently below peak
Current rating: 1291
Peak rating: 1379 (April 2018)
Gap to peak: -88
Peak rating comes from the highest Glicko value recorded for this weapon.
By division
Mixed Steel Longsword
28W · 24L · 3D
(51%)
-1.8 vs expectation
(n=39)
avg opponent 1259
+6 fights in 1 thinner division
Rapier & Dagger
20W · 7L · 1D (71%)
Rapier & Dagger
20W · 7L · 1D (71%)
Form
Rising
Recent 79% vs older 64%
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Form
Rising
Recent 79% vs older 64%
Record: 20W · 7L · 1D (71%)
Recent half (14 fights): 79%
Older half (14 fights): 64%
Delta: +15%
Current streak: 1 Win
Based on 28 recorded rapier & dagger fights.
Schedule
Punching up
+2 vs expectation
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Schedule
Punching up
+2 vs expectation
Quality wins (won as clear underdog): 1
Upset losses (lost as clear favourite): 1
Over/under vs expectation:
+2
(9 actual / 7 expected, n=13)
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 94% · Elim 40%
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Stage
Pool specialist
Pool 94% · Elim 40%
Pool stage: 16W · 1L (94%)
Elimination: 2W · 3L (40%)
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 Steel Rapier & Dagger
14W · 6L · 1D
(67%)
+2.1 vs expectation
(n=11)
avg opponent 1212
+7 fights in 1 thinner division
Sabre
11W · 5L · 1D (65%)
Sabre
11W · 5L · 1D (65%)
Form
Steady
Recent 63% vs older 63%
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Form
Steady
Recent 63% vs older 63%
Record: 11W · 5L · 1D (65%)
Recent half (8 fights): 63%
Older half (8 fights): 63%
Delta: 0%
Current streak: 1 Loss
Based on 17 recorded sabre fights.
Schedule
Comfort bracket
-0.8 vs expectation
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Schedule
Comfort bracket
-0.8 vs expectation
Over/under vs expectation:
-0.8
(2 actual / 2.8 expected, n=6)
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Measured
3 exchange-coded matches
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Style
Measured
3 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 1.85
Avg exchanges / match: 8
Doubles / match: 0
First scorer rate: 33%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 50%
Comeback wins (was behind): 50%
Stage
Pool specialist
Pool 80% · Elim 50%
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Stage
Pool specialist
Pool 80% · Elim 50%
Pool stage: 8W · 2L (80%)
Elimination: 2W · 2L (50%)
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
At peak
Near career best
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Peak
At peak
Near career best
Current rating: 1465
Peak rating: 1469 (January 2026)
Gap to peak: -3
Peak rating comes from the highest Glicko value recorded for this weapon.
Rapier
9W · 5L (64%)
Rapier
9W · 5L (64%)
Form
Rising
Recent 71% vs older 57%
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Form
Rising
Recent 71% vs older 57%
Record: 9W · 5L (64%)
Recent half (7 fights): 71%
Older half (7 fights): 57%
Delta: +14%
Current streak: 4 Wins
Based on 14 recorded rapier fights.
Schedule
Getting ambushed
+0.4 vs expectation
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Schedule
Getting ambushed
+0.4 vs expectation
Upset losses (lost as clear favourite): 1
Over/under vs expectation:
+0.4
(3 actual / 2.6 expected, n=5)
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 specialist
Pool 86% · Elim 33%
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Stage
Pool specialist
Pool 86% · Elim 33%
Pool stage: 6W · 1L (86%)
Elimination: 1W · 2L (33%)
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
25 pts off peak
Currently below peak
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Peak
25 pts off peak
Currently below peak
Current rating: 1522
Peak rating: 1547 (June 2024)
Gap to peak: -25
Peak rating comes from the highest Glicko value recorded for this weapon.
Messer
5W · 6L (45%)
Messer
5W · 6L (45%)
Form
Steady
Recent 40% vs older 40%
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Form
Steady
Recent 40% vs older 40%
Record: 5W · 6L (45%)
Recent half (5 fights): 40%
Older half (5 fights): 40%
Delta: 0%
Current streak: 3 Losses
Based on 11 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
▾
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%
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Stage
Pool data only
Pool 50%
Pool stage: 3W · 3L (50%)
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.
Smallsword
5W · 1L · 1D (71%)
Smallsword
5W · 1L · 1D (71%)
Form
Building
71% win rate · 7 fights
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Form
Building
71% win rate · 7 fights
Record: 5W · 1L · 1D (71%)
Trajectory needs 8+ fights - will sharpen as more data lands.
Current streak: 2 Wins
Based on 7 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
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
Sample too small
Stage breakdown pending
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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
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Peak
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
Peak rating comes from the highest Glicko value recorded for this weapon.
Sidesword
2W · 3L (40%)
Sidesword
2W · 3L (40%)
Form
Building
40% win rate · 5 fights
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Form
Building
40% win rate · 5 fights
Record: 2W · 3L (40%)
Trajectory needs 8+ fights - will sharpen as more data lands.
Current streak: 1 Loss
Based on 5 recorded sidesword 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%
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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
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Peak
At peak
Near career best
Current rating: 1025
Peak rating: 1040 (January 2024)
Gap to peak: -15
Peak rating comes from the highest Glicko value recorded for this weapon.
Sword & Buckler
2W · 2L (50%)
Sword & Buckler
2W · 2L (50%)
Form
Building
50% win rate · 4 fights
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Form
Building
50% win rate · 4 fights
Record: 2W · 2L (50%)
Trajectory needs 8+ fights - will sharpen as more data lands.
Current streak: 1 Loss
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
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
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
61 pts off peak
Currently below peak
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Peak
61 pts off peak
Currently below peak
Current rating: 1075
Peak rating: 1136 (July 2015)
Gap to peak: -61
Peak rating comes from the highest Glicko value recorded for this weapon.
Arming Sword
0W · 4L (0%)
Arming Sword
0W · 4L (0%)
Form
Building
0% win rate · 4 fights
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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 arming sword 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
▾
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
Sample too small
Stage breakdown pending
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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
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Peak
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
Peak rating comes from the highest Glicko value recorded for this weapon.
Reach
16 events · us · 11.7 yrs active
5 rated weapons
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Reach
16 events · us · 11.7 yrs active
5 rated weapons
Tournaments: 16
Countries fought in: 1 (us)
Months active: 140
Fights / year: 12.9
Rated weapons: 5
Clubmates
·
Rocket City HEMA●
(26)
- Erich Finckenor●
- Logan Dehne●
- Jarrett Anderson●
- Randy Moore●
- Jeff Finckenor●
- Joseph Haywood●
- Chad Skaggs●
- Harleigh Bass●
- Jacob Sharpe●
- Jake Webster●
- Ryan Coons●
- Steven Bulman●
- John McCain●
- Morgan Lester●
- Drew Prevost●
- Molly Broyles●
- Ny Alderman●
- Pat Moriarty●
- Peyton Miller●
- Matt Johnson●
- Nicholas Martin●
- Adam Marlar●
- Luke McPherren●
- Chadwick Garber●
- David Bennett●
- Neil Laya●
Events & fights
(19)
4 fights
▾
8 fights
▾
4 fights
▾
6 fights
▾
3 fights
▾
Midwinter Armizare Open 2024●
February 2024 · us
7 fights
▾
February 2024 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1218 ▲8 · 1,294.4
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Sidesword Rank 444 · 1,040.8
- Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger Rank 114 ▲104 · 1,432.7
WIN
Daniel Rauens●
·
Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association●
Rapier & Dagger
· Bronze Medal Match
Score 0-3
Review →
LOSS
1268 58%
Victorian Fencing Open 2026●
January 2026 · us
13 fights
▾
January 2026 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 351 ▲70 · 1,469.5
WIN
Houston Nguyen●
·
Atlanta Historical Fencing Academy●
Smallsword
· Bronze Medal Match
Score 9-9
Review →
17 fights
▾
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 249 ▲203 · 1,447.7
- Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger Rank 63 ▲28 · 1,547.8
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 248 ▲202 · 1,368.4
Midwinter Armizare Open 2024●
January 2024 · us
10 fights
▾
January 2024 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1218 ▲8 · 1,294.4
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Sidesword Rank 444 · 1,040.8
- Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger Rank 114 ▲104 · 1,432.7
LOSS
Daniel Rauens●
·
Wisconsin Historical Fencing Association●
Sidesword
· Quarterfinals
Score 0-3
Review →
Fence-acola 2024●
April 2024 · us
8 fights
▾
April 2024 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1138 ▲136 · 1,321.6
- Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger Rank 85 ▲30 · 1,484.7
13 fights
▾
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1038 ▼99 · 1,293.0
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 289 · 1,312.1
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 311 ▲108 · 1,227.0
14 fights
▾
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 557 ▼37 · 1,323.4
- Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger Rank 93 ▲81 · 1,265.5
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 278 · 1,082.9
LOSS
1640 21%
8 fights
▾
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 398 ▲219 · 1,335.7
6 fights
▾
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 483 ▼1 · 1,379.9
5 fights
▾
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 461 ▲68 · 1,371.4
9 fights
▾
Longpoint 2014○
July 2014
No match-level data
6 fights
▾
July 2014
No match-level data
DC HEMA Open 2016○
January 2016
No match-level data
4 fights
▾
January 2016
No match-level data
Longpoint 2019○
March 2019
No match-level data
6 fights
▾
March 2019
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.
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.