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John Merrill
Weapons & Rank/ratings
Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword
Current
1381
#1,351
Peak
1402
July 2024
Record
26W · 28L · 1549D
Last
March 2026
Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier
Current
1200
#868
Peak
1203
March 2026
Record
17W · 21L
Last
March 2026
Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre
Current
1181
#1,376
Peak
1183
March 2026
Record
5W · 5L
Last
March 2026
Mixed & Men's Steel Single Sidesword
Regional
Current
1097
#502
Peak
1109
July 2024
Record
4W · 4L
Last
July 2024
Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger
Inactive
Current
1056
Peak
1075
July 2023
Record
17W · 21L
Last
July 2023
Mixed & Men's Singlestick
Inactive
Current
972
Peak
1002
July 2021
Record
1W · 3L
Last
July 2021
Scout analysis
Longsword
26W · 28L (48%)
Longsword
26W · 28L (48%)
Form
Steady
Recent 48% vs older 48%
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Form
Steady
Recent 48% vs older 48%
Record: 26W · 28L (48%)
Recent half (27 fights): 48%
Older half (27 fights): 48%
Delta: 0%
Current streak: 1 Loss
Based on 54 recorded longsword fights.
Schedule
Punching up
-0.1 vs expectation
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Schedule
Punching up
-0.1 vs expectation
Quality wins (won as clear underdog): 2
Upset losses (lost as clear favourite): 2
Over/under vs expectation:
-0.1
(20 actual / 20.1 expected, n=44)
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Measured
22 exchange-coded matches
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Style
Measured
22 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 1.28
Avg exchanges / match: 6.3
Doubles / match: 0.18
First scorer rate: 50%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 23%
Comeback wins (was behind): 92%
Stage
Balanced
Pool 49% · Elim 45%
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Stage
Balanced
Pool 49% · Elim 45%
Pool stage: 18W · 19L (49%)
Elimination: 5W · 6L (45%)
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
20 pts off peak
Currently below peak
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Peak
20 pts off peak
Currently below peak
Current rating: 1381
Peak rating: 1402 (July 2024)
Gap to peak: -20
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
By division
Mixed Steel Longsword
11W · 8L
(58%)
+1 vs expectation
(n=11)
avg opponent 1250
Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier B)
8W · 8L
(50%)
+0.6 vs expectation
(n=16)
avg opponent 1309
Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier 1)
5W · 5L
(50%)
0 vs expectation
(n=8)
avg opponent 1480
+9 fights in 3 thinner divisions
Rapier
17W · 21L (45%)
Rapier
17W · 21L (45%)
Form
Steady
Recent 42% vs older 47%
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Form
Steady
Recent 42% vs older 47%
Record: 17W · 21L (45%)
Recent half (19 fights): 42%
Older half (19 fights): 47%
Delta: -5%
Current streak: 1 Win
Based on 38 recorded rapier fights.
Schedule
Getting ambushed
-0.9 vs expectation
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Schedule
Getting ambushed
-0.9 vs expectation
Upset losses (lost as clear favourite): 1
Over/under vs expectation:
-0.9
(5 actual / 5.9 expected, n=12)
Expectation stats compare each result with the win chance implied by both fighters' ratings in that division.
Style
Measured
8 exchange-coded matches
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Style
Measured
8 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 1.3
Avg exchanges / match: 7.6
Doubles / match: 0
First scorer rate: 25%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 0%
Comeback wins (was behind): 100%
Stage
Knockout killer
Pool 44% · Elim 67%
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Stage
Knockout killer
Pool 44% · Elim 67%
Pool stage: 14W · 18L (44%)
Elimination: 2W · 1L (67%)
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: 1200
Peak rating: 1203 (March 2026)
Gap to peak: -2
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
By division
Mixed Steel Single Rapier
6W · 9L
(40%)
-1.2 vs expectation
(n=7)
avg opponent 1136
Mixed Steel Single Rapier (Tier B)
6W · 5L
(55%)
+0.3 vs expectation
(n=5)
avg opponent 971
+12 fights in 2 thinner divisions
Smallsword
12W · 11L · 2D (48%)
Smallsword
12W · 11L · 2D (48%)
Form
Cooling
Recent 42% vs older 58%
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Form
Cooling
Recent 42% vs older 58%
Record: 12W · 11L · 2D (48%)
Recent half (12 fights): 42%
Older half (12 fights): 58%
Delta: -16%
Current streak: 2 Wins
Based on 25 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
Fast starter
6 exchange-coded matches
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Style
Fast starter
6 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 1.75
Avg exchanges / match: 4.7
Doubles / match: 0.33
First scorer rate: 83%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 50%
Comeback wins (was behind): 100%
Stage
Knockout killer
Pool 47% · Elim 80%
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Stage
Knockout killer
Pool 47% · Elim 80%
Pool stage: 8W · 9L (47%)
Elimination: 4W · 1L (80%)
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 is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Sabre
5W · 5L (50%)
Sabre
5W · 5L (50%)
Form
Cooling
Recent 40% vs older 60%
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Form
Cooling
Recent 40% vs older 60%
Record: 5W · 5L (50%)
Recent half (5 fights): 40%
Older half (5 fights): 60%
Delta: -20%
Current streak: 1 Loss
Based on 10 recorded sabre fights.
Schedule
Comfort bracket
-0.5 vs expectation
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Schedule
Comfort bracket
-0.5 vs expectation
Over/under vs expectation:
-0.5
(2 actual / 2.5 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
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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 63%
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Stage
Pool data only
Pool 63%
Pool stage: 5W · 3L (63%)
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: 1181
Peak rating: 1183 (March 2026)
Gap to peak: -1
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
By division
+10 fights in 2 thinner divisions
Sidesword
4W · 4L (50%)
Sidesword
4W · 4L (50%)
Form
Steady
Recent 50% vs older 50%
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Form
Steady
Recent 50% vs older 50%
Record: 4W · 4L (50%)
Recent half (4 fights): 50%
Older half (4 fights): 50%
Delta: 0%
Current streak: 1 Loss
Based on 8 recorded sidesword 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: 4W · 4L (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: 1097
Peak rating: 1109 (July 2024)
Gap to peak: -11
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
By division
+8 fights in 2 thinner divisions
Basket-Hilted Broadsword
3W · 1L · 3D (43%)
Basket-Hilted Broadsword
3W · 1L · 3D (43%)
Form
Building
43% win rate · 7 fights
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Form
Building
43% win rate · 7 fights
Record: 3W · 1L · 3D (43%)
Trajectory needs 8+ fights - will sharpen as more data lands.
Current streak: 1 Win
Based on 7 recorded basket-hilted broadsword 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 is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Dussack
4W · 2L (67%)
Dussack
4W · 2L (67%)
Form
Building
67% win rate · 6 fights
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Form
Building
67% win rate · 6 fights
Record: 4W · 2L (67%)
Trajectory needs 8+ fights - will sharpen as more data lands.
Current streak: 1 Loss
Based on 6 recorded dussack 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 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 is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Messer
5W · 1L (83%)
Messer
5W · 1L (83%)
Form
Building
83% win rate · 6 fights
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Form
Building
83% win rate · 6 fights
Record: 5W · 1L (83%)
Trajectory needs 8+ fights - will sharpen as more data lands.
Current streak: 1 Loss
Based on 6 recorded messer 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
5 exchange-coded matches
▾
Style
Fast starter
5 exchange-coded matches
Exchanges per point: 2
Avg exchanges / match: 10.4
Doubles / match: 0.6
First scorer rate: 60%
Dominant wins (shut-out): 0%
Comeback wins (was behind): 50%
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 is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Rapier & Dagger
2W · 3L (40%)
Rapier & Dagger
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 Win
Based on 5 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
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
Peak data pending
Peak volatility low
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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
1W · 3L (25%)
Singlestick
1W · 3L (25%)
Form
Building
25% win rate · 4 fights
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Form
Building
25% win rate · 4 fights
Record: 1W · 3L (25%)
Trajectory needs 8+ fights - will sharpen as more data lands.
Current streak: 1 Loss
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 33%
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Stage
Pool data only
Pool 33%
Pool stage: 1W · 2L (33%)
Elimination: needs 3+ coded fights.
Stage tagging depends on upstream division labels - some fights may be uncategorised.
Peak
30 pts off peak
Currently below peak
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Peak
30 pts off peak
Currently below peak
Current rating: 972
Peak rating: 1002 (July 2021)
Gap to peak: -30
Peak is relative to an isolated regional scene - see the "How to read this profile" note below.
Reach
12 events · us · 4.8 yrs active
5 rated weapons
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Reach
12 events · us · 4.8 yrs active
5 rated weapons
Tournaments: 12
Countries fought in: 1 (us)
Months active: 57
Fights / year: 34.3
Rated weapons: 5
Clubmates
·
United Clans Swordsman Association●
(26)
- Jack Stewart●
- Jordan Hinckley●
- George Harry●
- Sam Tremea●
- Patrick Martin●
- Clark Williams●
- Tyler Cowley●
- Delon Martin●
- Brent Kious●
- Erin Haycock●
- Adam Fordham●
- Mykie Valenzuela●
- Whitney Moss●
- Harrison Conway●
- Eli Martin●
- Gavin Moss●
- Sasha Pinegar●
- Daniel Smalley●
- Zachary Jennings●
- Jasper Pasko●
- Angel Garcia●
- Jordan Pond●
- Brendan Haymans●
- Pierce Bradley●
- Parker Wiltrout●
- Leif Kious●
Events & fights
(12)
LoCal Swordfight 2026●
March 2026 · us
23 fights
▾
March 2026 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1318 ▲393 · 1,385.0
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 1346 ▲240 · 1,183.0
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 883 ▲264 · 1,203.0
Salt Lake Open 2025●
October 2025 · us
5 fights
▾
October 2025 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 1070 ▼134 · 1,102.6
LOSS
1631 17%
LoCal Swordfight 2025●
March 2025 · us
14 fights
▾
March 2025 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1327 ▼139 · 1,346.0
- Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre Rank 1151 · 1,118.1
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 798 ▼86 · 1,144.2
Wasatch HEMA Fall Tournament 2024●
November 2024 · us
5 fights
▾
November 2024 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1106 ▼206 · 1,361.7
WIN
1107 60%
LOSS
1196 77%
LOSS
1649 20%
LOSS
1649 20%
Combat Con 2024●
July 2024 · us
13 fights
▾
July 2024 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 842 ▲73 · 1,402.0
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Sidesword Rank 408 · 1,109.1
LOSS
1537 34%
11 fights
▾
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 872 ▼71 · 1,382.4
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 519 ▼3 · 1,178.3
Salt Lake Open 2023●
October 2023 · us
21 fights
▾
October 2023 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 697 ▲333 · 1,400.3
WIN
1309 50%
LOSS
1245 56%
LOSS
WIN
Combat Con 2023●
July 2023 · us
8 fights
▾
July 2023 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1004 ▲40 · 1,311.3
- Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger Rank 374 · 1,075.7
SoCal Swordfight 2023●
February 2023 · us
23 fights
▾
February 2023 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 851 ▲130 · 1,296.2
- Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier Rank 291 · 1,162.0
WIN
1285 49%
LOSS
1342 38%
Salt Lake Open 2022●
October 2022 · us
17 fights
▾
October 2022 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 867 ▲225 · 1,248.9
Combat Con 2022●
July 2022 · us
11 fights
▾
July 2022 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 984 ▲110 · 1,166.8
LOSS
1461 38%
WIN
WIN
935 55%
LOSS
1286 41%
LOSS
Combat Con 2021●
July 2021 · us
12 fights
▾
July 2021 · us
Rating outcome
- Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword Rank 1293 · 1,109.6
- Mixed & Men's Singlestick Rank 125 · 1,002.5
WIN
George Harry●
·
United Clans Swordsman Association●
Longsword
· Elimination Bracket
Score 10-5
Review →
LOSS
Michael Stack●
·
Baerswords School of Western Martial Arts●
Longsword
· Pool Set 1
Score 4-8
Review →
1479
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.