John Merrill
- Club
- United Clans Swordsman Association
- Nationality
Ratings
| Category | Rank (current) | Weighted Rating (current) | Rank (best) | Weighted Rating (best) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longsword (Mixed & Men's, Steel) | 1116 (top 20%) | 1358.8 | 694 (October 2023) | 1402 (July 2024) |
| Rapier and Dagger (Mixed & Men's, Steel) | 551 (top 60%) | 1065.6 | 376 (2 months) | 1075.7 (July 2023) |
| Sidesword (Mixed, Steel) | 428 (top 52% of island) | 1105.9 | 402 (July 2024) | 1109.1 (July 2024) |
| Single Rapier (Mixed & Men's, Steel) | 647 (top 47%) | 1172.1 | 288 (February 2023) | 1178.3 (May 2024) |
| Singlestick (Mixed & Men's) | Inactive | 980.3 | 48 (3 months) | 1002.5 (July 2021) |
Record
| Division | Total | Win | Loss | Draw | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | 42 | 20 | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Optional Dagger | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Mixed Steel Rapier And Any Sidearm | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Mixed Steel Single Sidesword | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mixed Singlestick | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | 25 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| Mixed Steel Basket-Hilted Broadsword | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Mixed Leather Dussack | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mixed Steel Messer | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sum | 121 | 59 | 57 | 2 | 3 |
Full rating histories
Longsword (Mixed & Men's, Steel)
The fighter has been on an island, I.E. has no direct link to most fighters, in 1 out of 43 months
July 2021
1295
1109.6
August 2021
1246
1109
September 2021
1177
1108.4
October 2021
1090
1107.8
November 2021
943
1107.1
December 2021
923
1106.5
January 2022
819
1105.9
February 2022
781
1105.3
March 2022
820
1104.6
April 2022
904
1104
May 2022
1005
1103.4
June 2022
1094
1102.8
July 2022
984
1166.8
August 2022
1012
1166
September 2022
1082
1165.1
October 2022
860
1248.9
November 2022
897
1247.9
December 2022
926
1246.9
January 2023
974
1245.9
February 2023
846
1296.2
March 2023
905
1295.1
April 2023
935
1294
May 2023
992
1292.9
June 2023
1039
1291.8
July 2023
1001
1311.3
August 2023
1003
1310.1
September 2023
1029
1308.9
October 2023
694
1400.3
November 2023
721
1399
December 2023
730
1397.6
January 2024
751
1396.3
February 2024
763
1395
March 2024
778
1393.7
April 2024
789
1392.3
May 2024
857
1382.4
June 2024
901
1381.1
July 2024
823
1402
August 2024
842
1400.6
September 2024
860
1399.2
October 2024
892
1397.7
November 2024
1098
1361.8
December 2024
1124
1360.3
January 2025
1116
1358.8
Rapier and Dagger (Mixed & Men's, Steel)
July 2023
376
1075.7
August 2023
376
1075.2
September 2023
394
1074.6
October 2023
405
1074
November 2023
412
1073.5
December 2023
413
1072.9
January 2024
382
1072.3
February 2024
435
1071.7
March 2024
436
1071.2
April 2024
463
1070.6
May 2024
488
1070.1
June 2024
501
1069.5
July 2024
506
1068.9
August 2024
517
1068.4
September 2024
532
1067.8
October 2024
551
1067.2
November 2024
575
1066.7
December 2024
563
1066.1
January 2025
551
1065.6
Sidesword (Mixed, Steel)
The fighter has been on an island, I.E. has no direct link to most fighters, in 7 out of 7 months
July 2024
402
1109.1
August 2024
406
1108.6
September 2024
415
1108.1
October 2024
409
1107.5
November 2024
425
1107
December 2024
429
1106.4
January 2025
428
1105.9
Single Rapier (Mixed & Men's, Steel)
February 2023
288
1162
March 2023
292
1161.3
April 2023
311
1160.6
May 2023
329
1160
June 2023
378
1159.3
July 2023
388
1158.6
August 2023
395
1158
September 2023
386
1157.3
October 2023
450
1156.6
November 2023
464
1156
December 2023
464
1155.3
January 2024
483
1154.7
February 2024
491
1154
March 2024
507
1153.3
April 2024
514
1152.7
May 2024
512
1178.3
June 2024
547
1177.5
July 2024
561
1176.7
August 2024
559
1176
September 2024
566
1175.2
October 2024
614
1174.4
November 2024
639
1173.7
December 2024
652
1172.9
January 2025
647
1172.1
Singlestick (Mixed & Men's)
Missing sections mean that the fighter was inactive, I.E. had not competed in 24 months or more.
The fighter's last active period was in June 2023
July 2021
125
1002.5
August 2021
102
1002
September 2021
100
1001.5
October 2021
100
1000.9
November 2021
101
1000.4
December 2021
56
999.8
January 2022
48
999.3
February 2022
48
998.8
March 2022
48
998.2
April 2022
65
997.7
May 2022
65
997.1
June 2022
82
996.6
July 2022
82
996.1
August 2022
82
995.5
September 2022
82
995
October 2022
82
994.5
November 2022
82
993.9
December 2022
114
993.4
January 2023
118
992.9
February 2023
118
992.3
March 2023
118
991.8
April 2023
128
991.3
May 2023
128
990.8
June 2023
123
990.2
July 2023
989.7
August 2023
989.2
September 2023
988.7
October 2023
988.1
November 2023
987.6
December 2023
987.1
January 2024
986.6
February 2024
986
March 2024
985.5
April 2024
985
May 2024
984.5
June 2024
983.9
July 2024
983.4
August 2024
982.9
September 2024
982.4
October 2024
981.9
November 2024
981.4
December 2024
980.8
January 2025
980.3
Match results
Longsword (Mixed & Men's, Steel) - 42 fights
November 2024 - Wasatch HEMA Fall Tournament 2024
Wasatch HEMA Fall Tournament 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Win chance | Opponent rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Advanced) | Eighth-Finals | Ethan Scoffield | WIN | 60% | 1107.88 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Advanced) | Pool Set 1 | Jordan Hinckley | LOSS | 77% | 1196.65 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Advanced) | Pool Set 1 | Joseph Meyer | LOSS | 71% | 1045.98 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Advanced) | Pool Set 1 | Jeremy Halliday | LOSS | 20% | 1649.55 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Advanced) | Quarterfinals | Jeremy Halliday | LOSS | 20% | 1649.55 |
July 2024 - Combat Con 2024
Combat Con 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Win chance | Opponent rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier 1) | Elimination Bracket | Arthur Henry | LOSS | 34% | 1537.55 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier 1) | Pool Set 1 | Samuel Ryals | LOSS | 17% | 1710.85 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier 1) | Pool Set 1 | Bryan Howard | LOSS | 58% | 1389.73 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier 1) | Pool Set 1 | Andrew Bradford | WIN | 38% | 1518.66 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier 1) | Pool Set 1 | Andy Hoang | WIN | 37% | 1477.42 |
May 2024 - Battle Born IV 2024
Battle Born IV 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Win chance | Opponent rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Single Life) | 1 | Yanwen Xu | LOSS | 34% | 1549.16 |
October 2023 - Salt Lake Open 2023
Salt Lake Open 2023
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Win chance | Opponent rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Eighth-Finals | Stephen Briggs | WIN | 50% | 1309.70 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Gold Medal Match | Cale Rainkie | LOSS | 56% | 1245.68 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Nick Chiappazzi | WIN | 78% | 1118.37 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Lacey Cupp | WIN | 89% | 736.66 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Yu Sun | WIN | 56% | 941.34 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Milton Taylor | WIN | 50% | 800.00 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Quarterfinals | Sean Ellis | WIN | 43% | 1383.70 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Semifinals | Derek Gill | WIN | 60% | 1216.79 |
July 2023 - Combat Con 2023
Combat Con 2023
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Win chance | Opponent rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Experienced) | Pool Set 1 | Robert Placencia | WIN | 48% | 1350.29 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Experienced) | Pool Set 1 | Andrew Bradford | LOSS | 30% | 1525.95 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Experienced) | Pool Set 1 | Dashiell Harrison | LOSS | 18% | 1667.39 |
February 2023 - SoCal Swordfight 2023
SoCal Swordfight 2023
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Win chance | Opponent rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier B) | Elimination Bracket | Michael French | LOSS | 47% | 1274.72 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier B) | Pool Set 1 | Trevor Amspaugh | WIN | 41% | 1293.76 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier B) | Pool Set 1 | Donald Gregorich | WIN | 49% | 1285.95 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier B) | Pool Set 1 | Steven Obrzut | LOSS | 38% | 1342.38 |
October 2022 - Salt Lake Open 2022
Salt Lake Open 2022
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Win chance | Opponent rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier 1) | Eighth-Finals | Tyler Dunham | LOSS | 22% | 1609.41 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier 1) | Pool Set 1 | Myles Cupp | LOSS | 25% | 1554.61 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier 1) | Pool Set 1 | Jacob Pigeon | WIN | 69% | 1045.55 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier 1) | Pool Set 1 | Lauren Rowell | WIN | 47% | 800.00 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Tier 1) | Pool Set 1 | Aaron Wilson | WIN | 47% | 800.00 |
July 2022 - Combat Con 2022
Combat Con 2022
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Win chance | Opponent rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Elimination Bracket Tier 2 | Ben Blythe | LOSS | 38% | 1461.48 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Anna Shaw | WIN | 48% | 800.00 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Alex Palmer | WIN | 55% | 935.39 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Ramon Diaz | LOSS | 41% | 1286.32 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Adam Andrews | LOSS | 48% | 800.00 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Jonathan Clyde Ying | LOSS | 31% | 1571.39 |
July 2021 - Combat Con 2021
Combat Con 2021
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Win chance | Opponent rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Eighth-Finals | Tanner Martin | LOSS | 41% | 1579.04 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Elimination Bracket | George Harry | WIN | 50% | 800.00 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Michael Stack | LOSS | 42% | 1479.13 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Sean Dickinson | WIN | 50% | 800.00 |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Rocky Willis | LOSS | 51% | 1237.59 |
Rapier and Dagger (Mixed & Men's, Steel) - 5 fights
July 2023 - Combat Con 2023
Combat Con 2023
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Win chance | Opponent rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Elimination Bracket | Jeremiah De Clemente | LOSS | 50% | 800.00 |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 1 | Jason Smith | LOSS | 42% | 1389.09 |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 1 | Bethany Hinson | WIN | 50% | 800.00 |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 1 | Nick Hernandez | LOSS | 50% | 800.00 |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 1 | Jordan Irgang | WIN | 50% | 800.00 |
Sidesword (Mixed, Steel) - 4 fights
July 2024 - Combat Con 2024
Combat Con 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Win chance | Opponent rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Single Sidesword | Pool Set 1 | Damian Ruiz | WIN | 62% | 742.14 |
| Mixed Steel Single Sidesword | Pool Set 1 | Jonathan Clyde Ying | LOSS | 42% | 1371.19 |
| Mixed Steel Single Sidesword | Pool Set 1 | Alejandro Anazco | LOSS | 41% | 1513.36 |
| Mixed Steel Single Sidesword | Pool Set 1 | Bailey Fatool | WIN | 50% | 800.00 |
Single Rapier (Mixed & Men's, Steel) - 10 fights
May 2024 - Battle Born IV 2024
Battle Born IV 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Win chance | Opponent rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool 6 | Isaac Humber | LOSS | 37% | 1417.79 |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool 6 | Yanwen Xu | LOSS | 32% | 1508.18 |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool 6 | Andre Mailloux | WIN | 65% | 935.34 |
February 2023 - SoCal Swordfight 2023
SoCal Swordfight 2023
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Win chance | Opponent rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Eighth-Finals | Scott Tibbedeaux | LOSS | 50% | 800.00 |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Elimination Bracket | Ted Marzo | WIN | 63% | 806.13 |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Elimination Bracket | Andrew Polito | WIN | 54% | 1103.04 |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Anthony Julin | LOSS | 50% | 800.00 |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Damian Ruiz | WIN | 50% | 800.00 |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Alec Villanueva | LOSS | 54% | 1035.57 |
| Mixed Steel Single Rapier | Pool Set 1 | Emmanuel Lagumbay | WIN | 50% | 800.00 |
Singlestick (Mixed & Men's) - 4 fights
July 2021 - Combat Con 2021
Combat Con 2021
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Win chance | Opponent rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Singlestick | Eighth-Finals | Mark Olsen | LOSS | 50% | 800.00 |
| Mixed Singlestick | Pool Set 1 | Christopher Preyer | LOSS | 38% | 1639.16 |
| Mixed Singlestick | Pool Set 1 | Charles Moreland | WIN | 50% | 800.00 |
| Mixed Singlestick | Pool Set 1 | Kyle Griswold | LOSS | 45% | 1309.56 |
Non-rated results - 56 fights
| Division | Event | Stage | Opponent | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Leather Dussack | Salt Lake Open 2022 (October 2022) | Eighth-Finals | Thomas Appiah | WIN |
| Mixed Leather Dussack | Salt Lake Open 2022 (October 2022) | Pool Set 1 | James Durfee | WIN |
| Mixed Leather Dussack | Salt Lake Open 2022 (October 2022) | Pool Set 1 | Andrew Hall | LOSS |
| Mixed Leather Dussack | Salt Lake Open 2022 (October 2022) | Pool Set 1 | Tyler Dunham | WIN |
| Mixed Leather Dussack | Salt Lake Open 2022 (October 2022) | Pool Set 1 | Aaron Wilson | WIN |
| Mixed Leather Dussack | Salt Lake Open 2022 (October 2022) | Quarterfinals | Tyler Dunham | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Basket-Hilted Broadsword | Battle Born IV 2024 (May 2024) | 1 | Isaac Humber | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Basket-Hilted Broadsword | Battle Born IV 2024 (May 2024) | 2 | Steven Obrzut | DOUBLE LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Basket-Hilted Broadsword | Battle Born IV 2024 (May 2024) | Pool 6 | Amelia Crate | DRAW |
| Mixed Steel Basket-Hilted Broadsword | Battle Born IV 2024 (May 2024) | Pool 6 | Paul Mawdsley | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Basket-Hilted Broadsword | Battle Born IV 2024 (May 2024) | Pool 6 | Zacary Brown | DRAW |
| Mixed Steel Basket-Hilted Broadsword | Battle Born IV 2024 (May 2024) | Quarters | Andy Hoang | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Basket-Hilted Broadsword | Battle Born IV 2024 (May 2024) | Top 16 | Mark Olsen | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Messer | Salt Lake Open 2023 (October 2023) | Eighth-Finals | Mark Olsen | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Messer | Salt Lake Open 2023 (October 2023) | Pool Set 1 | Nathan King | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Messer | Salt Lake Open 2023 (October 2023) | Pool Set 1 | Matthew Pope | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Messer | Salt Lake Open 2023 (October 2023) | Pool Set 1 | Joseph Campbell | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Messer | Salt Lake Open 2023 (October 2023) | Pool Set 1 | Mark Olsen | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Messer | Salt Lake Open 2023 (October 2023) | Quarterfinals | Jason Smith | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Optional Dagger | Combat Con 2024 (July 2024) | Pool Set 1 | Jack Morones | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Optional Dagger | Combat Con 2024 (July 2024) | Pool Set 1 | Justinder Singh | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Optional Dagger | Combat Con 2024 (July 2024) | Pool Set 1 | Tristan Fackler | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Optional Dagger | Combat Con 2024 (July 2024) | Pool Set 1 | Lindsey Pickard | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Optional Dagger | Combat Con 2021 (July 2021) | Pool Set 1 | Anthony Buonomo | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Optional Dagger | Combat Con 2021 (July 2021) | Pool Set 1 | Tristan Fackler | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Optional Dagger | Combat Con 2021 (July 2021) | Pool Set 1 | Diego Ramírez | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Rapier And Any Sidearm | Combat Con 2022 (July 2022) | Pool Set 1 | Ethan Bandy | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Rapier And Any Sidearm | Combat Con 2022 (July 2022) | Pool Set 1 | Michal Sadowski | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Rapier And Any Sidearm | Combat Con 2022 (July 2022) | Pool Set 1 | Caleb DeGraaf | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Rapier And Any Sidearm | Combat Con 2022 (July 2022) | Pool Set 1 | Michael Roth | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Rapier And Any Sidearm | Combat Con 2022 (July 2022) | Pool Set 1 | Roberto Martinez-Loyo | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | Salt Lake Open 2023 (October 2023) | Eighth-Finals | Derek Gill | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | Salt Lake Open 2023 (October 2023) | Gold Medal Match | Myles Cupp | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | Salt Lake Open 2023 (October 2023) | Pool Set 1 | Joshua Barnett | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | Salt Lake Open 2023 (October 2023) | Pool Set 1 | Rachel Van Dyke | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | Salt Lake Open 2023 (October 2023) | Pool Set 1 | Jonathan Young | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | Salt Lake Open 2023 (October 2023) | Quarterfinals | Jonathan Young | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | Salt Lake Open 2023 (October 2023) | Semifinals | Steven Obrzut | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | SoCal Swordfight 2023 (February 2023) | Pools | Cody Kiwaczyk | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | SoCal Swordfight 2023 (February 2023) | Pools | Andy Campbell | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | SoCal Swordfight 2023 (February 2023) | Pools | Janna Datahan | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | SoCal Swordfight 2023 (February 2023) | Pools | Ted Marzo | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | SoCal Swordfight 2023 (February 2023) | Pools | Tyler Dunham | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | SoCal Swordfight 2023 (February 2023) | Pools | Simone Boudreau | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | SoCal Swordfight 2023 (February 2023) | Pools | Thomas Kesler | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | SoCal Swordfight 2023 (February 2023) | Pools | Eric Hardeman | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | SoCal Swordfight 2023 (February 2023) | Pools | Arthur Henry | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | SoCal Swordfight 2023 (February 2023) | Pools | Alexander Laslavic | DOUBLE LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | SoCal Swordfight 2023 (February 2023) | Pools | Wyatt Grogan | DOUBLE LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | SoCal Swordfight 2023 (February 2023) | Pools | Isaac Hix | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | Salt Lake Open 2022 (October 2022) | Eighth-Finals | Katina Dunham | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | Salt Lake Open 2022 (October 2022) | Pool Set 1 | Joseph Campbell | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | Salt Lake Open 2022 (October 2022) | Pool Set 1 | Justin Kostelecky | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | Salt Lake Open 2022 (October 2022) | Pool Set 1 | Steven Obrzut | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | Salt Lake Open 2022 (October 2022) | Pool Set 1 | Myles Cupp | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Smallsword | Salt Lake Open 2022 (October 2022) | Quarterfinals | Adam Simmons | LOSS |