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Steven Gotcher
Inactive 18m
Weapons & Rank/ratings
Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler
Current
1518
#182
Peak
1572
July 2022
Record
26W · 12L · 1D
Last
March 2025
Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword
Current
1486
#793
Peak
1518
September 2024
Record
48W · 26L · 4D
Last
September 2024
Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre
Inactive
Current
1114
Peak
1151
July 2022
Record
4W · 10L
Last
July 2022
Scout analysis
Longsword
48W · 26L · 4D (62%)
Longsword
48W · 26L · 4D (62%)
Form
Rising
Recent 69% vs older 54%
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Form
Rising
Recent 69% vs older 54%
Record: 48W · 26L · 4D (62%)
Recent half (39 fights): 69%
Older half (39 fights): 54%
Delta: +15%
Current streak: 9 Wins
Based on 78 recorded longsword fights.
Schedule
Punching up
+1.7 vs expectation
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Schedule
Punching up
+1.7 vs expectation
Quality wins (won as clear underdog): 3
Upset losses (lost as clear favourite): 2
Over/under vs expectation:
+1.7
(27 actual / 25.3 expected, n=46)
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Measured
15 exchange-coded matches
▾
Style
Measured
15 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 1.15
Avg exchanges / match: 6.5
Doubles / match: 0.47
First scorer rate: 53%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 43%
Comeback wins (was behind): 86%
Stage
Balanced
Pool 70% · Elim 67%
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Stage
Balanced
Pool 70% · Elim 67%
Pool stage: 30W · 13L (70%)
Elimination: 4W · 2L (67%)
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
31 pts off peak
Currently below peak
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Peak
31 pts off peak
Currently below peak
Current rating: 1486
Peak rating: 1518 (September 2024)
Gap to peak: -31
Peak rating comes from the highest Glicko value recorded for this weapon.
By division
Mixed Steel Longsword
39W · 23L · 2D
(61%)
+2 vs expectation
(n=39)
avg opponent 1287
+14 fights in 3 thinner divisions
Sword & Buckler
26W · 12L · 1D (67%)
Sword & Buckler
26W · 12L · 1D (67%)
Form
Rising
Recent 79% vs older 53%
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Form
Rising
Recent 79% vs older 53%
Record: 26W · 12L · 1D (67%)
Recent half (19 fights): 79%
Older half (19 fights): 53%
Delta: +26%
Current streak: 1 Loss
Based on 39 recorded sword & buckler fights.
Schedule
Punching up
-0.3 vs expectation
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Schedule
Punching up
-0.3 vs expectation
Quality wins (won as clear underdog): 1
Over/under vs expectation:
-0.3
(8 actual / 8.3 expected, n=17)
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Measured
8 exchange-coded matches
▾
Style
Measured
8 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 1.09
Avg exchanges / match: 6.4
Doubles / match: 0.63
First scorer rate: 38%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 57%
Comeback wins (was behind): 86%
Stage
Pool specialist
Pool 89% · Elim 50%
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Stage
Pool specialist
Pool 89% · Elim 50%
Pool stage: 17W · 2L (89%)
Elimination: 4W · 4L (50%)
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
54 pts off peak
Currently below peak
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Peak
54 pts off peak
Currently below peak
Current rating: 1518
Peak rating: 1572 (July 2022)
Gap to peak: -54
Peak rating comes from the highest Glicko value recorded for this weapon.
Messer
7W · 7L · 4D (39%)
Messer
7W · 7L · 4D (39%)
Form
Rising
Recent 44% vs older 33%
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Form
Rising
Recent 44% vs older 33%
Record: 7W · 7L · 4D (39%)
Recent half (9 fights): 44%
Older half (9 fights): 33%
Delta: +11%
Current streak: 3 Losses
Based on 18 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
Measured
10 exchange-coded matches
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Style
Measured
10 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 0.19
Avg exchanges / match: 2.2
Doubles / match: 0.8
First scorer rate: 30%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 71%
Comeback wins (was behind): 100%
Stage
Pool data only
Pool 55%
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Stage
Pool data only
Pool 55%
Pool stage: 6W · 5L (55%)
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.
Mixed Weapon
10W · 7L · 1D (56%)
Mixed Weapon
10W · 7L · 1D (56%)
Form
Rising
Recent 67% vs older 44%
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Form
Rising
Recent 67% vs older 44%
Record: 10W · 7L · 1D (56%)
Recent half (9 fights): 67%
Older half (9 fights): 44%
Delta: +23%
Current streak: 1 Loss
Based on 18 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
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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 67%
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Stage
Pool data only
Pool 67%
Pool stage: 10W · 5L (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
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Peak
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
Peak rating comes from the highest Glicko value recorded for this weapon.
Sabre
4W · 10L (29%)
Sabre
4W · 10L (29%)
Form
Steady
Recent 29% vs older 29%
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Form
Steady
Recent 29% vs older 29%
Record: 4W · 10L (29%)
Recent half (7 fights): 29%
Older half (7 fights): 29%
Delta: 0%
Current streak: 1 Loss
Based on 14 recorded sabre 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 40%
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Stage
Pool data only
Pool 40%
Pool stage: 4W · 6L (40%)
Elimination: needs 3+ coded fights.
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
36 pts off peak
Currently below peak
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Peak
36 pts off peak
Currently below peak
Current rating: 1114
Peak rating: 1151 (July 2022)
Gap to peak: -36
Peak rating comes from the highest Glicko value recorded for this weapon.
By division
Mixed Steel Sabre
4W · 7L
(36%)
avg opponent 1267
+3 fights in 1 thinner division
Spear
7W · 0L (100%)
Spear
7W · 0L (100%)
Form
Building
100% win rate · 7 fights
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Form
Building
100% win rate · 7 fights
Record: 7W · 0L (100%)
Trajectory needs 8+ fights - will sharpen as more data lands.
Current streak: 7 Wins
Based on 7 recorded spear 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 100%
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Stage
Pool data only
Pool 100%
Pool stage: 4W · 0L (100%)
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 · 1L (67%)
Sidesword
2W · 1L (67%)
Form
Building
67% win rate · 3 fights
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Form
Building
67% win rate · 3 fights
Record: 2W · 1L (67%)
Trajectory needs 8+ fights - will sharpen as more data lands.
Current streak: 1 Loss
Based on 3 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
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
13 events · us · 9.9 yrs active
3 rated weapons
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Reach
13 events · us · 9.9 yrs active
3 rated weapons
Tournaments: 13
Countries fought in: 1 (us)
Months active: 119
Fights / year: 17.8
Rated weapons: 3
Clubmates
·
Aegis Historical Combat Training●
(5)
Events & fights
(15)
Combat Con 2016●
July 2016 · us
9 fights
▾
July 2016 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 346 ▲15 · 1,196.1
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler Rank 45 ▲52 · 1,268.8
Dune Longsword Competition 2016●
May 2016 · us
5 fights
▾
May 2016 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 311 ▲304 · 1,173.9
SoCal Swordfight 2015●
November 2015 · us
10 fights
▾
November 2015 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 478 · 913.9
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler Rank 61 · 1,082.9
Hoplomachy 2025●
March 2025 · us
10 fights
▾
March 2025 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler Rank 133 ▼1 · 1,537.4
WIN
934 68%
Fall Fury 2024●
September 2024 · us
18 fights
▾
September 2024 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 400 ▲414 · 1,518.2
Aegis Spring Tournament 2023●
April 2023 · us
6 fights
▾
April 2023 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 470 ▼38 · 1,433.0
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler Rank 58 · 1,563.4
Combat Con 2022●
July 2022 · us
22 fights
▾
July 2022 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 314 ▼10 · 1,457.8
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 274 ▲77 · 1,151.1
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler Rank 36 ▲7 · 1,572.8
WIN
1231 69%
WIN
892 80%
LOSS
WIN
803 72%
WIN
Sean Leonard●
·
Phoenix Society of Historical Swordsmanship●
Longsword
· Pool Set 1
Score 4-2
Review →
1020 80%
Just a Little WEIRD 2022●
January 2022 · us
21 fights
▾
January 2022 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 197 ▲114 · 1,483.2
WIN
943 78%
WIN
1209 66%
Purpleheart Open 2022●
February 2022 · us
10 fights
▾
February 2022 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 223 ▼26 · 1,457.9
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler Rank 39 ▲22 · 1,501.6
LOSS
1507 39%
WIN
Isaac Gary●
·
Denver Historical Fencing Academy●
Sword & Buckler
· Eighth-Finals
Score 10-8
Review →
WIN
Richard Shepro●
·
Metropolitan Historical Fencing Academy●
Sword & Buckler
· Pool Set 1
Score 13-1
Review →
1135 79%
LOSS
1448 45%
Gesellen Fechten 2021●
October 2021 · us
20 fights
▾
October 2021 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 360 ▲181 · 1,419.0
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler Rank 83 ▲23 · 1,449.0
WIN
Court Dyke●
·
Wichita Fencing & HEMA Academy●
Sword & Buckler
· Pool Set 1
Score 2-0 · 3 doubles
Review →
WIN
Alan Beck●
·
Cymbrogi School of Western Martial Arts●
Sword & Buckler
· Pool Set 1
Score 4-0
Review →
WIN
DRAW
Christopher Yang●
·
Cymbrogi School of Western Martial Arts●
Sword & Buckler
· Pool Set 1
Score 2-2
Review →
1349 59%
WIN
WIN
Michael Konrad●
·
Ironwood Historic Swordsmanship●
Messer
· Pool Set 1
Score 2-1 · 2 doubles
Review →
DRAW
Preston Parks●
·
Cymbrogi School of Western Martial Arts●
Messer
· Pool Set 1
Score 2-2 · 1 double
Review →
LOSS
Michael Roth●
·
Heartland HEMA Historical Fencing Club●
Messer
· Pool Set 1
Score 1-2 · 2 doubles
Review →
Combat Con 2021●
July 2021 · us
12 fights
▾
July 2021 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 591 ▲124 · 1,359.8
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler Rank 104 ▲127 · 1,401.4
WIN
Michael Woodford●
·
Phoenix Society of Historical Swordsmanship●
Longsword
· Pool Set 1
Score 8-5
Review →
1287 59%
LOSS
1542 38%
WIN
1346 43%
WIN
1163 64%
13 fights
▾
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 951 ▲278 · 1,330.7
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 720 · 1,053.8
9 fights
▾
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 474 ▲244 · 1,296.7
CombatCon 2015○
June 2015
No match-level data
3 fights
▾
June 2015
No match-level data
Iron Gate Exhibition 2019○
September 2019
No match-level data
9 fights
▾
September 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.