Colin Knipp
| Club | Baerswords School of Western Martial Arts |
| Nationality | United States |
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Ratings
| Category | Rank (current) | Weighted Rating (current) | Rank (best) | Weighted Rating (best) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longsword | ||||
| - Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword | 1020 (top 16%) | 1397.7 | 578 (April 2023) | 1429.9 (August 2024) |
| Sabre | ||||
| - Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre | 1089 (top 47%) | 1143.9 | 805 (September 2024) | 1150.6 (July 2024) |
| Sword and Buckler | ||||
| - Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler | 774 (top 54%) | 1093.3 | 774 (June 2025) | 1094.1 (May 2025) |
| Singlestick | ||||
| - Mixed & Men's Singlestick | 98 (top 18%) | 1389.1 | 56 (June 2024) | 1397 (August 2024) |
Record
| Division | Total | Win | Loss | Draw | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | 108 | 49 | 47 | 11 | 1 |
| Mixed Singlestick | 12 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Mixed Steel Arming Sword & Buckler | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mixed Steel Messer | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Sum | 137 | 62 | 61 | 12 | 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 1 out of 49 months
June 2021
1222
1142.5
July 2021
1044
1190.4
August 2021
1003
1189.6
September 2021
952
1188.9
October 2021
885
1188.1
November 2021
770
1187.3
December 2021
748
1186.6
January 2022
667
1185.8
February 2022
632
1185
March 2022
665
1184.3
April 2022
802
1150.2
May 2022
888
1149.3
June 2022
958
1150.7
July 2022
768
1247.3
August 2022
793
1246.1
September 2022
679
1310
October 2022
705
1308.7
November 2022
736
1307.4
December 2022
756
1306.1
January 2023
795
1304.8
February 2023
828
1303.6
March 2023
880
1302.3
April 2023
578
1397.2
May 2023
603
1399.9
June 2023
637
1398.2
July 2023
587
1418.6
August 2023
657
1400.5
September 2023
684
1398.6
October 2023
743
1388.3
November 2023
775
1386.2
December 2023
787
1384.2
January 2024
812
1382.3
February 2024
826
1380.4
March 2024
710
1411.7
April 2024
722
1409.7
May 2024
761
1407.7
June 2024
769
1414.2
July 2024
781
1414.8
August 2024
723
1429.9
September 2024
740
1427.8
October 2024
777
1425.8
November 2024
809
1423.8
December 2024
821
1421.8
January 2025
835
1419.9
February 2025
861
1417.9
March 2025
906
1416.1
April 2025
926
1414.2
May 2025
1020
1399.6
June 2025
1020
1397.7
Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre
July 2024
812
1150.6
August 2024
814
1150
September 2024
805
1149.4
October 2024
879
1148.8
November 2024
920
1148.2
December 2024
929
1147.6
January 2025
977
1147
February 2025
1010
1146.3
March 2025
1034
1145.7
April 2025
1061
1145.1
May 2025
1104
1144.5
June 2025
1089
1143.9
Mixed & Men's Singlestick
June 2024
56
1377.7
July 2024
60
1377.1
August 2024
63
1397
September 2024
74
1396.2
October 2024
77
1395.4
November 2024
77
1394.6
December 2024
83
1393.8
January 2025
80
1393
February 2025
83
1392.2
March 2025
86
1391.4
April 2025
93
1390.6
May 2025
98
1389.8
June 2025
98
1389.1
Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler
May 2025
783
1094.1
June 2025
774
1093.3
Match results
Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword - 108 fights
May 2025 - SwordStrong KC 2025
SwordStrong KC 2025
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Paul Ren | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Christopher Yang | DRAW | 1599.68 | 22% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Caleb Nye | LOSS | 1097.81 | 76% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 2 | Scott Bradley | LOSS | 1652.68 | 16% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 2 | Benjamin Marie | LOSS | 1544.42 | 28% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 2 | Aimee Hanson | DRAW | 1021.22 | 80% |
August 2024 - Donnybrook 2024
Donnybrook 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Eighth-Finals | Bryan Howard | LOSS | 1413.32 | 51% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Elimination Bracket | Kane Wright | WIN | 1101.15 | 69% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Elimination Bracket | Benjamin Marie | WIN | 1444.51 | 37% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Damien Kitchens | WIN | 1045.36 | 66% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Michael Stack | LOSS | 1755.66 | 7% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Kasandara Sullivan | WIN | Unrated |
July 2024 - Combat Con 2024
Combat Con 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier 1) | Pool Set 1 | Thomas Kesler | WIN | 1488.64 | 36% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier 1) | Pool Set 1 | Christopher Soohoo | LOSS | 1383.96 | 39% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier 1) | Pool Set 1 | Max Zimet | LOSS | 1610.19 | 18% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier 1) | Pool Set 1 | Tristan Fackler | LOSS | 1591.34 | 21% |
June 2024 - Green Chapel 2024
Green Chapel 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Eighth-Finals | Scott Hansen | LOSS | 1545.29 | 27% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Elimination Bracket | Bryan Howard | WIN | 1397.19 | 53% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Zachary Boyd | WIN | 1104.34 | 79% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Scott Bradley | LOSS | 1612.34 | 18% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Michael McIntosh | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Lucas Olson | LOSS | 1563.95 | 24% |
March 2024 - March into SwordStrong 2024
March into SwordStrong 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Eighth-Finals | Nicholas Bateman | WIN | 1167.65 | 67% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Initial Pools | Scott Bradley | LOSS | 1541.78 | 24% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Initial Pools | Jessica Young | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Initial Pools | Mathyis Hoover-Holthus | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Initial Pools | Sam Brian | WIN | 1471.51 | 34% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Quarterfinals | Christopher Preyer | LOSS | 1748.39 | 7% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Ranked pools | Christopher Preyer | LOSS | 1748.39 | 7% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Ranked pools | Bryan Howard | WIN | 1401.47 | 48% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Ranked pools | Jakob Seehaas | WIN | 1389.03 | 44% |
October 2023 - Gesellen Fechten 2023
Gesellen Fechten 2023
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Pools) | First Round of Pools | Samuel Umbay | DRAW | 1211.26 | 62% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Pools) | First Round of Pools | Jim Dan | LOSS | 1219.77 | 65% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Pools) | First Round of Pools | Benjamin Grosse-Siestrup | WIN | 1054.66 | 68% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Pools) | First Round of Pools | Sheik Bacchus | DRAW | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Pools) | Second Round of Pools | Dashiell Harrison | LOSS | 1691.37 | 11% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Pools) | Second Round of Pools | Jeremy Watson | WIN | 1110.53 | 61% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Pools) | Second Round of Pools | Alyssa Diamond | WIN | 980.36 | 86% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Pools) | Second Round of Pools | Joel Overly | LOSS | 1462.11 | 37% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier B) | Pools | Al Layman | LOSS | 909.61 | 84% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier B) | Pools | Caleb Hetchler | WIN | 1130.92 | 72% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier B) | Pools | Christopher Davis | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier B) | Pools | Jim Dan | WIN | 1219.77 | 65% |
August 2023 - Summer Fechten 2023
Summer Fechten 2023
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | First Round of Pools | Justin Vance | DRAW | 1455.27 | 39% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | First Round of Pools | Michael Hakes | DRAW | 1614.19 | 21% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | First Round of Pools | Derrick Berry | WIN | 906.12 | 88% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | First Round of Pools | Micaiah Elliott | LOSS | 1638.19 | 18% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Second Round of Pools | Dario Pewett | LOSS | 1483.52 | 37% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Second Round of Pools | Zaid Haroon | DRAW | 1080.48 | 82% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Second Round of Pools | Caleb Raney | LOSS | 1236.46 | 56% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Second Round of Pools | David Miller | LOSS | 1409.43 | 46% |
July 2023 - Combat Con 2023
Combat Con 2023
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Eighth-Finals | Ryan Renfro | LOSS | 1316.75 | 57% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Elimination Bracket | Justin Beck | WIN | 1355.04 | 48% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Eric Zhong | WIN | 1134.11 | 47% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Tony Tripp | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Jonathan McPherson | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Andrew Aquino Salazar | WIN | Unrated |
May 2023 - SwordStrong KC 2023
SwordStrong KC 2023
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Micaiah Elliott | LOSS | 1525.65 | 31% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Trent Burg | LOSS | 1026.25 | 71% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Harley Jelis | DRAW | 1429.35 | 43% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Spencer Gard | WIN | 1293.12 | 48% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 2 | Gavin Burg | DRAW | 1301.15 | 53% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 2 | Dustin Whittaker | LOSS | 1218.28 | 72% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 2 | Benjamin Aycrigg | LOSS | 1735.88 | 13% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 2 | Scott Hansen | DRAW | 1504.16 | 38% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Staff Training) | Eighth-Finals | Robert Illston | WIN | 887.84 | 86% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Staff Training) | Pool Set 1 | Luke Minton | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Staff Training) | Pool Set 1 | Jakob Seehaas | WIN | 1111.43 | 63% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Staff Training) | Pool Set 1 | Henry van der Laan | WIN | 1211.15 | 54% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Staff Training) | Pool Set 1 | Robert Illston | DRAW | 887.84 | 86% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Staff Training) | Quarterfinals | Justin Dale | LOSS | Unrated |
April 2023 - Tournament of Knightly Arts 2023
Tournament of Knightly Arts 2023
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool | Brandon Allen | WIN | 961.32 | 58% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool | Christopher Preyer | LOSS | 1731.11 | 11% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool | Tyler Sigman | WIN | 1523.90 | 28% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool | Zachary Boyd | WIN | 1115.46 | 66% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool | Zack Engleman | WIN | 959.19 | 71% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Quarters | Bryan Howard | WIN | 1281.78 | 57% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Semi | Spencer Gard | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Semi | Christopher Preyer | LOSS | 1731.11 | 11% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Table of 16 | Sam Brian | WIN | 1440.50 | 36% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Table of 32 | Zack Engleman | WIN | 959.19 | 71% |
September 2022 - Battle of Buffalo 2022
Battle of Buffalo 2022
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Eighth-Finals | Eric Denney | WIN | 1160.57 | 56% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Sam Minter | WIN | 960.79 | 65% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Sam Brian | WIN | 1441.27 | 32% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Paul Hubbard | LOSS | 1092.21 | 56% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Dustin Whittaker | WIN | 1111.23 | 60% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Quarterfinals | Christopher Preyer | LOSS | 1718.99 | 11% |
July 2022 - Cornhusker State Games 2022
Cornhusker State Games 2022
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Scott Hansen | WIN | 1430.42 | 28% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Bryan Howard | WIN | 1180.80 | 53% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Tyler Larson | WIN | 896.51 | 72% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Amelia Crate | WIN | 887.62 | 56% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Quarterfinals | Matt Karmelich | LOSS | 1134.23 | 45% |
June 2022 - Donnybrook 2022
Donnybrook 2022
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Nathaniel Metcalf | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Justin Doan-Shepherd | LOSS | 1029.45 | 55% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Sam Beardsley | LOSS | 1539.89 | 22% |
April 2022 - Tournament of Knightly Arts 2022
Tournament of Knightly Arts 2022
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Michael Stack | LOSS | 1644.33 | 24% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Sam Minter | WIN | 875.80 | 65% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Michael Roth | LOSS | 1700.57 | 21% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Zachary Boyd | LOSS | 1067.80 | 65% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Ryan Hetchler | LOSS | 1445.69 | 39% |
July 2021 - Cornhusker State Games 2021
Cornhusker State Games 2021
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Patrick Stahl | WIN | 1423.48 | 49% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Joshua Dale | LOSS | 1335.11 | 53% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Christopher Preyer | LOSS | 1663.66 | 33% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Tyler Sigman | LOSS | 1362.30 | 52% |
June 2021 - Donnybrook 2021
Donnybrook 2021
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Lucas Olson | LOSS | 1393.41 | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Jason Bright | DOUBLE LOSS | 1328.97 | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | David Steel | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Paige Bateman | WIN | Unrated |
Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre - 4 fights
July 2024 - Combat Con 2024
Combat Con 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | Steven Obrzut | LOSS | 1106.32 | |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | Aiden Matlock | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | Thomas Kesler | WIN | 1502.24 | |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | Robert Placencia | LOSS | 1427.04 |
Mixed & Men's Singlestick - 12 fights
August 2024 - Donnybrook 2024
Donnybrook 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Singlestick | Elimination Bracket | Tyler Larson | WIN | 968.62 | 81% |
| Mixed Singlestick | Elimination Bracket | Sam Brian | LOSS | 1322.18 | 63% |
| Mixed Singlestick | Pool Set 1 | Casey Kopp | LOSS | 1675.17 | 41% |
| Mixed Singlestick | Pool Set 1 | Henry Bird | WIN | 1132.14 | 59% |
| Mixed Singlestick | Pool Set 1 | Bryan Howard | WIN | 1202.30 | 71% |
June 2024 - Green Chapel 2024
Green Chapel 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Singlestick | Eighth-Finals | Jessica Young | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Singlestick | Gold Medal Match | Gavin Page | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Singlestick | Pool Set 1 | Zachary Boyd | WIN | 1091.77 | |
| Mixed Singlestick | Pool Set 1 | Andrew May | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Singlestick | Pool Set 1 | Mac Siruta | DOUBLE LOSS | 1026.09 | |
| Mixed Singlestick | Quarterfinals | Harrison Cratty | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Singlestick | Semifinals | Ramsey Young | WIN | Unrated |
Mixed & Men's Steel Sword and Buckler - 10 fights
May 2025 - SwordStrong KC 2025
SwordStrong KC 2025
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Arming Sword & Buckler | Consolation Bracket | Clark Simon | LOSS | 1361.92 | |
| Mixed Steel Arming Sword & Buckler | Pool Set 1 | Tyler Siska | WIN | 1003.94 | |
| Mixed Steel Arming Sword & Buckler | Pool Set 1 | Marlin Muza | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Arming Sword & Buckler | Pool Set 1 | Paul Ren | DRAW | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Arming Sword & Buckler | Pool Set 1 | Gavin Page | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Arming Sword & Buckler | Pool Set 2 | Alisha Saulnier | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Arming Sword & Buckler | Pool Set 2 | Scott Bradley | LOSS | 1218.60 | |
| Mixed Steel Arming Sword & Buckler | Pool Set 2 | Mark Smead | LOSS | 1109.74 | |
| Mixed Steel Arming Sword & Buckler | Pool Set 2 | Mac Siruta | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Arming Sword & Buckler | Top 16 | Jordan Callier | LOSS | Unrated |
Non-rated results - 3 fights
| Division | Event | Stage | Opponent | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Messer | Combat Con 2023 (July 2023) | Pool Set 1 | Joshua Barnett | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Messer | Combat Con 2023 (July 2023) | Pool Set 1 | Dashiell Harrison | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Messer | Combat Con 2023 (July 2023) | Pool Set 1 | Beau Hulgan | LOSS |