James Samples
| Club | SoCal Swords |
| Nationality | United States |
Ratings
| Category | Last competed | Rank (current) | Weighted Rating (current) | Rank (best) | Weighted Rating (best) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longsword | |||||
| - Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword | May 2026 | 353 (top 4%) | 1596.3 | 342 (May 2026) | 1602.1 (May 2026) |
| Sabre | |||||
| - Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre | May 2026 | 664 (top 19%) | 1378 | 649 (May 2026) | 1380.4 (May 2026) |
| Single Rapier | |||||
| - Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier | March 2026 | 441 (top 21%) | 1383.8 | 409 (March 2026) | 1387.7 (March 2026) |
Record
| Division | Total | Win | Loss | Draw | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | 79 | 46 | 29 | 2 | 2 |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mixed Synthetic Messer | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sum | 104 | 62 | 38 | 2 | 2 |
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 3 out of 31 months
February 2024
2112
1144.4
March 2024
2181
1143.9
April 2024
2217
1143.5
May 2024
964
1363.2
June 2024
1010
1362.4
July 2024
985
1370.1
August 2024
998
1369.1
September 2024
1011
1368.2
October 2024
723
1438.2
November 2024
746
1437
December 2024
755
1435.7
January 2025
768
1434.5
February 2025
787
1433.3
March 2025
1028
1397.7
April 2025
762
1450.3
May 2025
597
1494.9
June 2025
618
1493.3
July 2025
592
1500.1
August 2025
597
1498.4
September 2025
522
1520.4
October 2025
528
1519.9
November 2025
433
1552.5
December 2025
435
1550.5
January 2026
448
1548.6
February 2026
457
1546.7
March 2026
429
1559.1
April 2026
448
1557.2
May 2026
342
1602.1
June 2026
345
1600.2
July 2026
352
1598.2
August 2026
353
1596.3
Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre
July 2024
1251
970.8
August 2024
1251
970.3
September 2024
1244
969.8
October 2024
1350
969.2
November 2024
1420
968.7
December 2024
1445
968.1
January 2025
1525
967.6
February 2025
1596
967
March 2025
1650
966.5
April 2025
1686
966
May 2025
1804
965.4
June 2025
1826
964.9
July 2025
1851
964.4
August 2025
1919
963.8
September 2025
1953
963.3
October 2025
2039
962.7
November 2025
2118
962.2
December 2025
2152
961.7
January 2026
2203
961.1
February 2026
2225
960.6
March 2026
2299
960.1
April 2026
2358
959.5
May 2026
649
1380.4
June 2026
652
1379.6
July 2026
664
1378.8
August 2026
664
1378
Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier
March 2026
409
1387.7
April 2026
417
1386.9
May 2026
417
1386.1
June 2026
433
1385.4
July 2026
440
1384.6
August 2026
441
1383.8
Match results
Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword - 79 fights
May 2026 - SpringSteel 2026
SpringSteel 2026
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Pools | Mykhailo Vdovchenko | WIN | 1403.71 | 65% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Pools | Brandon Dahl | DOUBLE LOSS | 1512.61 | 47% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Pools | Jason Woo | WIN | 1451.70 | 62% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Pools | Louie Zhong | WIN | 1544.48 | 52% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Pools | Jonathan Paulino | WIN | 1781.88 | 17% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Top 16 | Michael McIntyre | WIN | 1544.74 | 45% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Top 8 | Max Zimet | LOSS | 1778.16 | 17% |
March 2026 - SoCal Swordfight 2026
SoCal Swordfight 2026
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Pools | Devin Cordell | WIN | 1457.16 | 62% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Pools | Zachary Showalter | LOSS | 1897.40 | 8% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Pools | Kevin Tang | LOSS | 1657.97 | 32% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Pools | Seth Keller | WIN | 1499.89 | 39% |
November 2025 - Autumn Altercation 2025
Autumn Altercation 2025
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Gold Medal Match | Joshua Warner | WIN | 1340.15 | 61% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pools | Dylan McGee | WIN | 1247.14 | 80% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pools | Ryan Nakanishi | WIN | 1099.34 | 89% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pools | Julia Quach | WIN | 1123.56 | 88% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pools | Isaiah Ferrill | WIN | 1150.07 | 66% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Semifinals | Jason Hughes | WIN | 1426.15 | 64% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Top 8 | Wesley Ho | WIN | 1175.16 | 79% |
October 2025 - Fright Fight 2025
Fright Fight 2025
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pools | Jack Stewart | LOSS | 1608.48 | 38% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pools | Andy Hoang | LOSS | 1417.55 | 67% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pools | Tom Ostrowski | DRAW | 1253.83 | 79% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pools | Thomas Spencer | WIN | 1046.32 | 87% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pools | Adriana Beals | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pools | Mark Meyer | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pools | Lauren Redman | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pools | Jesse Frank | WIN | 738.67 | 91% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pools | Timothy Hilton | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Top 16 | Tristan Fackler | LOSS | 1656.28 | 26% |
September 2025 - AG Open 2025
AG Open 2025
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Consolation Bracket - Top 24 | Michael Nordby | LOSS | 1541.52 | 41% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Consolation Bracket - Top 30 | Caleb Bonsack | WIN | 1643.23 | 29% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Pools | Jonathan Paulino | LOSS | 1809.89 | 13% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Pools | Alexander Kotarakos | LOSS | 1619.65 | 34% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Pools | Aidan Witherspoon | LOSS | 1667.28 | 28% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Pools | Rocky Willis | WIN | 1470.66 | 53% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Pools | Jack Stewart | WIN | 1596.68 | 38% |
July 2025 - Combat Con 2025
Combat Con 2025
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Advanced) | Pools | Samuel Ryals | LOSS | 1821.87 | 12% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Advanced) | Pools | Cameron Blair | LOSS | 1588.84 | 34% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Advanced) | Pools | Jay Trojan | WIN | 1517.68 | 38% |
May 2025 - SpringSteel 2025
SpringSteel 2025
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Bronze Medal Match | Matthew Dominguez | LOSS | 1554.92 | 34% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Pools | Sterling Baldwin | WIN | 1519.51 | 42% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Pools | Ramon Diaz | LOSS | 1570.30 | 35% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Pools | Nishan Jayasinghe | WIN | 1362.66 | 65% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Pools | Paul Barolet | WIN | 1458.67 | 53% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Semifinals | Christopher Soohoo | LOSS | 1711.08 | 20% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Top 8 | Louie Zhong | WIN | 1503.87 | 43% |
April 2025 - Cleave Them In 2025
Cleave Them In 2025
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Adrian Brisland | WIN | 1255.86 | 55% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Max Zimet | LOSS | 1675.26 | 21% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Jordan Irgang | WIN | 1200.43 | 71% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Pool Set 2 | Ryan Nakanishi | WIN | 1185.06 | 49% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Pool Set 2 | Aisling Gorgon | WIN | 1125.35 | 63% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Pool Set 2 | Jaron Kam | DRAW | Unrated |
March 2025 - SoCal Swordfight 2025
SoCal Swordfight 2025
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Pools | Ronin Richards | LOSS | 1536.21 | 40% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Pools | Kevin Tang | LOSS | 1589.53 | 37% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Pools | Pieter Jacobs | LOSS | 1491.24 | 50% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier A) | Pools | Stephen Cheney | LOSS | 1974.20 | 7% |
October 2024 - Fright Fight 2024
Fright Fight 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Elimination Bracket | James Harvey Grant | LOSS | 1340.07 | 61% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Brian White | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Joshua Maltese | WIN | 873.02 | 81% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Devin Bizzack | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Mark Clewley | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Abraham Madrid | LOSS | 817.09 | 82% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Tony Huang | WIN | 1604.10 | 35% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Steven Obrzut | WIN | 1366.71 | 59% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Andrew Hall | WIN | 1459.71 | 48% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Open) | Pool Set 1 | Robert Placencia | LOSS | 1421.70 | 55% |
July 2024 - Combat Con 2024
Combat Con 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier 1) | Pool Set 1 | Joshua Ames | LOSS | 1661.38 | 34% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier 1) | Pool Set 1 | Sterling Baldwin | WIN | 1412.31 | 54% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier 1) | Pool Set 1 | Yanwen Xu | LOSS | 1558.07 | 46% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier 1) | Pool Set 1 | Patrick Tarzi | LOSS | 1482.63 | 45% |
May 2024 - SpringSteel 2024
SpringSteel 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Eighth-Finals | Christopher Soohoo | WIN | 1382.43 | 47% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Luz Zavala | WIN | 795.23 | 73% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Max Zimet | LOSS | 1543.30 | 41% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Matthew Dominguez | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Kevin Pigao | WIN | 1241.31 | 55% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Quarterfinals | Sterling Baldwin | LOSS | 1307.56 | 54% |
February 2024 - SoCal Swordfight 2024
SoCal Swordfight 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Unrated fighters) | Elimination Bracket | Louie Zhong | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Unrated fighters) | Pool Set 1 | Jasper Baluyut | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Unrated fighters) | Pool Set 1 | Seth Keller | DOUBLE LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Unrated fighters) | Pool Set 1 | Alex Nishimoto | WIN | Unrated |
Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre - 11 fights
May 2026 - SpringSteel 2026
SpringSteel 2026
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Sabre (Tier B) | Gold Medal Match | Colin Glaves | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Sabre (Tier B) | Pools | Hans Hubbard | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Sabre (Tier B) | Pools | Chengzhuo Dong | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Sabre (Tier B) | Pools | Kateryna Danylova | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Sabre (Tier B) | Pools | Alan West | WIN | 1146.36 | 51% |
| Mixed Steel Sabre (Tier B) | Semifinals | Patrick Wall | WIN | 758.99 | 68% |
| Mixed Steel Sabre (Tier B) | Top 8 | Josh DeLong | WIN | 1036.66 | 50% |
July 2024 - Combat Con 2024
Combat Con 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | Michael Roth | LOSS | 1788.29 | |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | Bailey Fatool | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | Zachary Young | LOSS | 1269.47 | |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | Bryce Johns | WIN | 980.29 |
Mixed & Men's Steel Single Rapier - 9 fights
March 2026 - SoCal Swordfight 2026
SoCal Swordfight 2026
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier (Tier B) | Bronze Medal Match | Kyle Daly | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier (Tier B) | Pools | Tyler Janzen | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier (Tier B) | Pools | Reed Peck-Kriss | WIN | 1145.32 | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier (Tier B) | Pools | Emil Praslick IV | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier (Tier B) | Pools | Tom Oslovar | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier (Tier B) | Semifinals | Isaac Benzing | LOSS | 1113.68 | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier (Tier B) | Top 16 | Eugene Stockton | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier (Tier B) | Top 32 | Maeve Walls | WIN | 1176.94 | |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier (Tier B) | Top 8 | Adithya Radhakrishnan | WIN | 1170.94 |
Non-rated results - 5 fights
| Division | Event | Stage | Opponent | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Synthetic Messer | SpringSteel 2024 (May 2024) | Pool Set 1 | Luis Arturo Alba Ramirez | LOSS |
| Mixed Synthetic Messer | SpringSteel 2024 (May 2024) | Pool Set 1 | Sterling Baldwin | LOSS |
| Mixed Synthetic Messer | SpringSteel 2024 (May 2024) | Pool Set 1 | Hector Farias | LOSS |
| Mixed Synthetic Messer | SpringSteel 2024 (May 2024) | Pool Set 1 | Kevin Pigao | LOSS |
| Mixed Synthetic Messer | SpringSteel 2024 (May 2024) | Pool Set 1 | Josh Jones | WIN |