Michael Pennington
| Club | Brisbane School of Iberian Swordsmanship |
| Nationality | Australia |
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Ratings
| Category | Rank (current) | Weighted Rating (current) | Rank (best) | Weighted Rating (best) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longsword | ||||
| - Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword | 3202 (top 51%) | 1122.6 | 3202 (July 2025) | 1122.6 (July 2025) |
| Sabre | ||||
| - Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre | 1441 (top 59%) | 1069 | 1016 (September 2023) | 1069 (July 2025) |
| Rapier and Dagger | ||||
| - Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger | 1043 (top 95%) | 762 | 512 (June 2023) | 857.3 (June 2023) |
| Single Rapier | ||||
| - Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier | 979 (top 60%) | 1088.5 | 638 (September 2023) | 1104.4 (September 2024) |
| Sidesword | ||||
| - Mixed & Men's Steel Single Sidesword | 359 (top 52% of island) | 1115.9 | 359 (July 2025) | 1115.9 (July 2025) |
| Singlestick | ||||
| - Mixed & Men's Singlestick | 514 (top 94% of island) | 746.7 | 389 (September 2024) | 752.3 (September 2024) |
Record
| Division | Total | Win | Loss | Draw | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | 34 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 0 |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | 22 | 4 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | 33 | 8 | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | 13 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Mixed Steel Single Sidesword | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Mixed Singlestick | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Mixed Steel Any Weapon | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sum | 128 | 20 | 104 | 4 | 0 |
Full rating histories
Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword
The fighter has been on an island, I.E. has no direct link to most fighters, in 2 out of 14 months
June 2024
3759
921.9
July 2024
3827
921
August 2024
3890
920.2
September 2024
3377
1014.6
October 2024
3470
1013.6
November 2024
3596
1012.6
December 2024
3656
1011.6
January 2025
3693
1010.7
February 2025
3740
1009.7
March 2025
3944
1008.7
April 2025
4022
1007.7
May 2025
3619
1075.7
June 2025
3652
1074.5
July 2025
3202
1122.6
Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger
The fighter has been on an island, I.E. has no direct link to most fighters, in 19 out of 26 months
June 2023
512
857.3
July 2023
559
856.5
August 2023
559
855.6
September 2023
577
854.8
October 2023
591
853.9
November 2023
604
853.1
December 2023
605
852.3
January 2024
555
851.5
February 2024
624
850.6
March 2024
623
849.8
April 2024
665
849
May 2024
746
795.5
June 2024
775
794.5
July 2024
784
793.5
August 2024
793
792.5
September 2024
826
791.6
October 2024
850
790.6
November 2024
894
789.6
December 2024
873
788.7
January 2025
907
787.7
February 2025
949
786.8
March 2025
1021
785.8
April 2025
1041
784.9
May 2025
1082
764.1
June 2025
1093
763.1
July 2025
1043
762
Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre
The fighter has been on an island, I.E. has no direct link to most fighters, in 13 out of 23 months
September 2023
1016
855.5
October 2023
1043
854.9
November 2023
1106
854.3
December 2023
1104
853.7
January 2024
1119
853.1
February 2024
1197
852.5
March 2024
1236
851.9
April 2024
1268
851.3
May 2024
1352
850.8
June 2024
1484
850.2
July 2024
1489
849.6
August 2024
1489
849
September 2024
1479
848.4
October 2024
1613
847.8
November 2024
1694
847.2
December 2024
1725
846.6
January 2025
1816
846
February 2025
1903
845.5
March 2025
1951
844.9
April 2025
1990
844.3
May 2025
2104
843.7
June 2025
2115
843.1
July 2025
1441
1069
Mixed & Men's Steel Single Sidesword
The fighter has been on an island, I.E. has no direct link to most fighters, in 1 out of 1 months
July 2025
359
1115.9
Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier
The fighter has been on an island, I.E. has no direct link to most fighters, in 16 out of 23 months
September 2023
638
949.3
October 2023
714
948.7
November 2023
734
948.1
December 2023
733
947.5
January 2024
760
946.9
February 2024
766
946.3
March 2024
797
945.7
April 2024
812
945.1
May 2024
888
944.5
June 2024
962
943.9
July 2024
984
943.3
August 2024
984
942.7
September 2024
693
1104.4
October 2024
747
1103.6
November 2024
776
1102.7
December 2024
799
1101.8
January 2025
816
1100.9
February 2025
851
1100
March 2025
895
1099.1
April 2025
920
1098.3
May 2025
959
1097.4
June 2025
966
1096.5
July 2025
979
1088.5
Mixed & Men's Singlestick
The fighter has been on an island, I.E. has no direct link to most fighters, in 11 out of 11 months
September 2024
389
752.3
October 2024
395
751.7
November 2024
395
751.2
December 2024
425
750.6
January 2025
416
750
February 2025
436
749.5
March 2025
441
748.9
April 2025
475
748.4
May 2025
504
747.8
June 2025
504
747.3
July 2025
514
746.7
Match results
Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword - 33 fights
July 2025 - Sword Fight VII 2025
Sword Fight VII 2025
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Aleks Roseneder | LOSS | 1590.84 | 9% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Eric Nesbitt | LOSS | 1428.08 | 18% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Ross Davies | LOSS | 1203.21 | 39% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Max Larkin | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 2 | Simon Airey | LOSS | 1650.38 | 7% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 2 | Harrison Schulke | LOSS | 1341.49 | 23% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 2 | Glyn Haines | WIN | 1094.42 | 47% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 2 | Jacob Haberley | WIN | Unrated |
May 2025 - Cut n' Thrust Campaign 2025
Cut n' Thrust Campaign 2025
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Afternoon | Joshua Purnell | LOSS | 1423.79 | 19% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Afternoon | Aleks Roseneder | LOSS | 1572.74 | 11% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Afternoon | Joshua Gardiner | WIN | 906.77 | 48% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Afternoon | Fuller November | WIN | 1312.82 | 26% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Morning | Lachlan Bennett | LOSS | 1029.37 | 54% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Morning | Benjamin Pope | LOSS | 1464.93 | 16% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Morning | Jackson Hitchcock | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Morning | Bader Pendergast-Lee | LOSS | 1239.36 | 35% |
September 2024 - Swordplay Australia 2024
Swordplay Australia 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Alex Roberson | LOSS | 1721.75 | 7% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Lachlan Bennett | WIN | 1020.38 | 50% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Katherine Livingston | LOSS | 1460.34 | 18% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Gary Andrews | LOSS | 1189.45 | 29% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 2 | Daniel Pope | LOSS | 1895.61 | 3% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 2 | Gary Andrews | LOSS | 1189.45 | 29% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 2 | Jasper Sirris | WIN | 1248.94 | 31% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 2 | William Carew | LOSS | 1515.94 | 14% |
June 2024 - Brisbane Longsword League 2: Winter War 2024
Brisbane Longsword League 2: Winter War 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Eighth-Finals | Alexander Whipps | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Alex Roberson | LOSS | 1704.68 | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Alexander Whipps | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Chris Binggeli | LOSS | 1453.31 | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Ethan Jones | LOSS | 1237.10 | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 2 | Aleks Roseneder | LOSS | 1554.78 | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 2 | Sandy Appleby | LOSS | 1356.49 | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 2 | Alex Roberson | LOSS | 1704.68 | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 2 | Jasper Sirris | LOSS | 1223.52 |
Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger - 34 fights
May 2025 - Cut n' Thrust Campaign 2025
Cut n' Thrust Campaign 2025
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Afternoon | Gary Andrews | LOSS | 1407.35 | 10% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Afternoon | Jonata Prevost | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Afternoon | Marcus Allen | LOSS | 1192.02 | 19% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Afternoon | Daniel Pope | LOSS | 1548.62 | 7% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Morning | Brad Williams | LOSS | 929.26 | 36% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Morning | Joshua Gardiner | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Morning | Benjamin Pope | LOSS | 1487.65 | 8% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Morning | David Vuong | LOSS | 1504.15 | 8% |
May 2024 - Cut n' Thrust Campaign 2024
Cut n' Thrust Campaign 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 1 | Benjamin Pope | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 1 | Bader Pendergast-Lee | LOSS | 1297.79 | 20% |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 1 | Alex Roberson | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 1 | Jacob Haberley | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 2 | Alex Roberson | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 2 | Robert Cole | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 2 | Anthony Kung | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 2 | Erik Arktander | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 3 | David Vuong | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 3 | Jonathon Paratz | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 3 | Nic Williams | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 3 | Robert Cole | LOSS | Unrated |
June 2023 - North Gold Coast Classic 2023
North Gold Coast Classic 2023
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Final Pools | Robert Dobson | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Final Pools | Marcus Allen | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Final Pools | Braden Twomey | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Final Pools | Duncan Shingles-Riley | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Seed 1 | Daniel Arnold | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Seed 1 | Braden Twomey | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Seed 1 | Bader Pendergast-Lee | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Seed 1 | Carter Walshe | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Seed 1 | Duncan Shingles-Riley | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Seed 2 | Brad Williams | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Seed 2 | Zack Dixon | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Seed 2 | Adam Kaye | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Seed 2 | Robert Dobson | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Seed 2 | Daniel Arnold | LOSS | Unrated |
Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre - 13 fights
July 2025 - Sword Fight VII 2025
Sword Fight VII 2025
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | Katherine Livingston | LOSS | 1458.58 | 25% |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | Eric Nesbitt | WIN | 1048.20 | 39% |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | Ross Davies | WIN | 1229.52 | 34% |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | Joshua Gardiner | LOSS | 980.21 | 48% |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 2 | Glyn Haines | LOSS | 981.31 | 45% |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 2 | Aleks Roseneder | LOSS | 1266.72 | 30% |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 2 | Jacob Haberley | WIN | 976.16 | 52% |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 2 | Lachlan Bennett | DRAW | 1284.86 | 32% |
September 2023 - Swordplay Australia 2023
Swordplay Australia 2023
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Sabre | First Round | Kristian Guivarra | LOSS | 1493.37 | |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | First Round | Zack Dixon | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | First Round | Emma O'Toner | LOSS | 1423.62 | |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | First Round | Joshua Gardiner | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | First Round | Lachlan Bennett | LOSS | Unrated |
Mixed & Men's Steel Single Sidesword - 7 fights
July 2025 - Sword Fight VII 2025
Sword Fight VII 2025
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Single Sidesword | Pool Set 1 | Glyn Haines | WIN | 1074.82 | |
| Mixed Steel Single Sidesword | Pool Set 1 | Ethan Jones | LOSS | 1328.74 | |
| Mixed Steel Single Sidesword | Pool Set 1 | Zack Dixon | LOSS | 976.17 | |
| Mixed Steel Single Sidesword | Pool Set 1 | Katherine Livingston | LOSS | 1452.47 | |
| Mixed Steel Single Sidesword | Pool Set 2 | Simon Airey | LOSS | 1512.94 | |
| Mixed Steel Single Sidesword | Pool Set 2 | Ross Davies | DRAW | 1405.55 | |
| Mixed Steel Single Sidesword | Pool Set 2 | Lachlan Bennett | WIN | 1232.14 |
Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier - 22 fights
July 2025 - Sword Fight VII 2025
Sword Fight VII 2025
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Joshua Purnell | LOSS | 1336.12 | 36% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Daniel Pope | LOSS | 1833.99 | 7% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Braden Twomey | LOSS | 1340.06 | 34% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Jonata Prevost | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 2 | Aleks Roseneder | LOSS | 1547.21 | 20% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 2 | Nelson McGuigan | LOSS | 1631.07 | 16% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 2 | Cameron Zackeresen | LOSS | 1132.80 | 48% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 2 | Jasper Sirris | LOSS | 1464.12 | 25% |
September 2024 - Swordplay Australia 2024
Swordplay Australia 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Marcus Allen | WIN | 1028.72 | 45% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Daniel Pope | LOSS | 1789.26 | 14% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Alexander Whipps | LOSS | 1025.08 | 48% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Gary Andrews | LOSS | 1068.72 | 43% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 2 | Sean Reichman | DRAW | 1352.84 | 37% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 2 | Jasper Sirris | DRAW | 1073.43 | 45% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 2 | Kristian Guivarra | LOSS | 1772.75 | 14% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 2 | Fuller November | LOSS | 1437.24 | 29% |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 2 | Chelsea Hawkey | WIN | Unrated |
September 2023 - Swordplay Australia 2023
Swordplay Australia 2023
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | First Round | Fuller November | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | First Round | Cohen Benson | LOSS | 1135.38 | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | First Round | Geraud Lemenager | LOSS | 1368.77 | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | First Round | Gary Andrews | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | First Round | Datian Li | WIN | Unrated |
Mixed & Men's Singlestick - 5 fights
September 2024 - Swordplay Australia 2024
Swordplay Australia 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Singlestick | Pool Set 1 | Daniel Pope | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Singlestick | Pool Set 1 | Chris Binggeli | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Singlestick | Pool Set 1 | Ryan Tanzer | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Singlestick | Pool Set 1 | Joshua Purnell | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Singlestick | Pool Set 1 | Robert Cole | LOSS | Unrated |
Non-rated results - 14 fights
| Division | Event | Stage | Opponent | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Any Weapon | Swordplay Australia 2024 (September 2024) | Pool Set 1 | Joshua Purnell | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Any Weapon | Swordplay Australia 2024 (September 2024) | Pool Set 1 | Ryan Tanzer | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Any Weapon | Swordplay Australia 2024 (September 2024) | Pool Set 1 | Gary Andrews | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Any Weapon | Swordplay Australia 2024 (September 2024) | Pool Set 1 | Chelsea Hawkey | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Any Weapon | Swordplay Australia 2024 (September 2024) | Pool Set 2 | Alexander Whipps | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Any Weapon | Swordplay Australia 2024 (September 2024) | Pool Set 2 | David Vuong | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Any Weapon | Swordplay Australia 2024 (September 2024) | Pool Set 2 | Alex Roberson | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Any Weapon | Swordplay Australia 2024 (September 2024) | Pool Set 2 | Robert Cole | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | Swordwork Smallsword Tournament (April 2023) | Pool Set 1 | Zack Dixon | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | Swordwork Smallsword Tournament (April 2023) | Pool Set 1 | Daniel Arnold | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | Swordwork Smallsword Tournament (April 2023) | Pool Set 1 | Joshua Chhuth | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | Swordwork Smallsword Tournament (April 2023) | Pool Set 1 | Mitchell Cavanagh | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | Swordwork Smallsword Tournament (April 2023) | Pool Set 1 | Geraud Lemenager | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | Swordwork Smallsword Tournament (April 2023) | Pool Set 1 | Campbell Walker | LOSS |