Robert Illston
| Club | Guild of Knightly Arts |
| Nationality | United States |
Ratings
| Category | Rank (current) | Weighted Rating (current) | Rank (best) | Weighted Rating (best) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longsword | ||||
| - Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword | 3969 (top 69%) | 988.1 | 1114 (February 2022) | 998.1 (March 2024) |
| Sabre | ||||
| - Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre | 1790 (top 82%) | 887.2 | 421 (June 2022) | 935.2 (June 2022) |
| Rapier and Dagger | ||||
| - Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger | 1057 (top 98%) | 681.3 | 498 (May 2023) | 689.2 (March 2024) |
| Singlestick | ||||
| - Mixed & Men's Singlestick | Inactive | 837.7 | 60 (3 months) | 861.1 (September 2021) |
Record
| Division | Total | Win | Loss | Draw | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | 40 | 5 | 33 | 2 | 0 |
| Men's Steel Longsword | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | 22 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Men's Steel Rapier & Dagger | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Mixed Singlestick | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Mixed Steel Any Weapon | 8 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Sum | 89 | 12 | 75 | 2 | 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 1 out of 43 months
September 2021
1666
937.6
October 2021
1539
937
November 2021
1342
936.4
December 2021
1303
935.8
January 2022
1150
935.2
February 2022
1114
934.6
March 2022
1160
934
April 2022
1204
977.8
May 2022
1329
977.1
June 2022
1503
958.9
July 2022
1590
958.1
August 2022
1644
957.3
September 2022
1925
894.6
October 2022
2023
893.6
November 2022
2099
892.6
December 2022
2184
891.7
January 2023
2289
890.7
February 2023
2425
889.7
March 2023
2587
888.8
April 2023
2693
887.8
May 2023
2644
936.4
June 2023
2784
935.3
July 2023
2906
934.1
August 2023
2828
954.5
September 2023
2917
953.2
October 2023
3005
952
November 2023
3102
950.8
December 2023
3129
949.6
January 2024
3230
948.4
February 2024
3263
947.2
March 2024
3074
998.1
April 2024
3127
996.9
May 2024
3202
995.6
June 2024
3331
994.4
July 2024
3387
993.1
August 2024
3422
997
September 2024
3483
995.7
October 2024
3586
994.4
November 2024
3715
993.2
December 2024
3785
991.9
January 2025
3812
990.6
February 2025
3857
989.4
March 2025
3969
988.1
Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger
May 2023
498
607.1
June 2023
565
606.5
July 2023
620
605.9
August 2023
620
605.2
September 2023
642
604.6
October 2023
657
604
November 2023
673
603.4
December 2023
674
602.7
January 2024
623
602.1
February 2024
708
601.5
March 2024
705
689.2
April 2024
753
688.5
May 2024
796
687.9
June 2024
826
687.2
July 2024
836
686.5
August 2024
846
685.9
September 2024
881
685.2
October 2024
903
684.6
November 2024
945
683.9
December 2024
923
683.2
January 2025
963
682.6
February 2025
978
681.9
March 2025
1057
681.3
Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre
June 2022
421
935.2
July 2022
440
934.6
August 2022
445
934
September 2022
526
933.4
October 2022
537
932.8
November 2022
561
932.2
December 2022
587
931.7
January 2023
609
931.1
February 2023
676
930.5
March 2023
716
929.9
April 2023
766
929.3
May 2023
860
870
June 2023
932
869.1
July 2023
940
868.3
August 2023
965
842.1
September 2023
1037
841.1
October 2023
1066
840.2
November 2023
1130
839.3
December 2023
1128
838.4
January 2024
1144
837.4
February 2024
1221
836.5
March 2024
1261
835.6
April 2024
1291
834.7
May 2024
1381
833.8
June 2024
1521
832.9
July 2024
1524
832
August 2024
1407
894.3
September 2024
1401
893.2
October 2024
1533
892.2
November 2024
1614
891.2
December 2024
1640
890.2
January 2025
1712
889.2
February 2025
1757
888.2
March 2025
1790
887.2
Mixed & Men's Singlestick
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 August 2023
September 2021
121
861.1
October 2021
122
860.5
November 2021
122
859.9
December 2021
69
859.4
January 2022
60
858.8
February 2022
60
858.2
March 2022
60
857.7
April 2022
82
857.1
May 2022
82
856.5
June 2022
101
856
July 2022
103
855.4
August 2022
103
854.8
September 2022
103
854.3
October 2022
103
853.7
November 2022
103
853.1
December 2022
147
852.6
January 2023
153
852
February 2023
153
851.5
March 2023
153
850.9
April 2023
169
850.3
May 2023
169
849.8
June 2023
163
849.2
July 2023
138
848.7
August 2023
177
848.1
September 2023
847.6
October 2023
847
November 2023
846.4
December 2023
845.9
January 2024
845.3
February 2024
844.8
March 2024
844.2
April 2024
843.7
May 2024
843.1
June 2024
842.6
July 2024
842
August 2024
841.5
September 2024
841
October 2024
840.4
November 2024
839.9
December 2024
839.3
January 2025
838.8
February 2025
838.2
March 2025
837.7
Match results
Mixed & Men's Steel Longsword - 45 fights
August 2024 - Donnybrook 2024
Donnybrook 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Elimination Bracket | Alyssa Carter | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Elimination Bracket | Bryan Howard | LOSS | 1413.32 | 12% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Justinder Singh | LOSS | 1383.52 | 14% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Caleb DeWolf | LOSS | 1509.00 | 9% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Aimee Hanson | LOSS | 987.54 | 45% |
March 2024 - Bend the Knee 2024
Bend the Knee 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Brent Jockers | WIN | 921.57 | 44% |
| Men's Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | William Swett | WIN | 1115.67 | 30% |
| Men's Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Court Dyke | LOSS | 1320.75 | 16% |
| Men's Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Eric Rush | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Men's Steel Longsword | Quarterfinals | Eric Rush | LOSS | Unrated |
August 2023 - Donnybrook 2023
Donnybrook 2023
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Elimination Bracket | Nicholas Bateman | WIN | 958.86 | 41% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Elimination Bracket | Daniel Rauens | LOSS | 1565.52 | 5% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Nico Schreck | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Chase Cunningham | LOSS | 998.79 | 32% |
May 2023 - SwordStrong KC 2023
SwordStrong KC 2023
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Craig Hosey | WIN | 903.37 | 41% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Sam Brian | LOSS | 1437.32 | 12% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Jeremy Pace | LOSS | 1904.21 | 3% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Matt Karmelich | LOSS | 1294.45 | 20% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Dustin Whittaker | LOSS | 1218.28 | 26% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 2 | Michael Stack | LOSS | 1696.68 | 4% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 2 | Harley Jelis | LOSS | 1429.35 | 12% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 2 | Matt Karmelich | LOSS | 1294.45 | 20% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 2 | Dawn English | LOSS | 1112.69 | 34% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Staff Training) | Eighth-Finals | Colin Knipp | LOSS | 1397.23 | 14% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Staff Training) | Pool Set 1 | Jakob Seehaas | DRAW | 1111.43 | 29% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Staff Training) | Pool Set 1 | Henry van der Laan | LOSS | 1211.15 | 23% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Staff Training) | Pool Set 1 | Luke Minton | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword (Staff Training) | Pool Set 1 | Colin Knipp | DRAW | 1397.23 | 14% |
September 2022 - Battle of Buffalo 2022
Battle of Buffalo 2022
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Jose Ortiz Inchausty | LOSS | 1113.26 | 42% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Phil King | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Mac Siruta | LOSS | 906.65 | 50% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Eric McDaniel | LOSS | 1051.15 | 42% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Scott Boland | LOSS | 1007.90 | 43% |
June 2022 - Donnybrook 2022
Donnybrook 2022
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Tyler Sigman | LOSS | 1424.85 | 26% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Brady Mueller | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Christopher Preyer | LOSS | 1703.40 | 12% |
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 | Flynn Castellanos | LOSS | 1360.77 | 34% |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Daniel McAdams | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Thomas Proctor | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | George Cooper | WIN | Unrated |
September 2021 - Battle of Buffalo 2021
Battle of Buffalo 2021
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Christopher Preyer | LOSS | 1690.75 | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Sebastian Adams | WIN | 787.70 | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Lee Howery | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Michael Stack | LOSS | 1575.32 | |
| Mixed Steel Longsword | Pool Set 1 | Joshua Dale | LOSS | 1327.15 |
Mixed & Men's Steel Rapier and Dagger - 11 fights
March 2024 - Bend the Knee 2024
Bend the Knee 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Steel Rapier & Dagger | Eighth-Finals | James Glackin | LOSS | 1184.74 | 21% |
| Men's Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 1 | Brent Jockers | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Men's Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 1 | Tyler Larson | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Men's Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 1 | Alexander Vieux | WIN | Unrated |
May 2023 - SwordStrong KC 2023
SwordStrong KC 2023
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 1 | Zachary Boyd | LOSS | 828.14 | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 1 | Jeremy Pace | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 1 | Kyle Wingo | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 2 | Tom Costello | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 2 | Zachary Boyd | LOSS | 828.14 | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 2 | James Glackin | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Rapier & Dagger | Pool Set 2 | Matt Karmelich | LOSS | Unrated |
Mixed & Men's Steel Sabre - 22 fights
August 2024 - Donnybrook 2024
Donnybrook 2024
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | Zachary McNeil | LOSS | 1134.69 | 25% |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | Alexander Vieux | WIN | 670.31 | 55% |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | Bruce Rawitch | WIN | 981.43 | 30% |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | Jim Lai | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Quarterfinals | Tyler Larson | LOSS | 997.04 | 38% |
August 2023 - Donnybrook 2023
Donnybrook 2023
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Eighth-Finals | Bruce Rawitch | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | Jason Skirry | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | Bruce Rawitch | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | James Glackin | LOSS | 1359.64 | 18% |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | Paul Bates | LOSS | Unrated |
May 2023 - SwordStrong KC 2023
SwordStrong KC 2023
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | Micaiah Elliott | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | Izaak Wadle | LOSS | 1348.84 | 28% |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | James Glackin | LOSS | 1370.14 | 33% |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | Kyle Wingo | LOSS | 988.00 | 55% |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 2 | Bryce Lowman | LOSS | 1503.96 | 23% |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 2 | Matt Karmelich | LOSS | 1101.11 | 42% |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 2 | Eric Denney | LOSS | 1225.34 | 34% |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 2 | Mac Siruta | LOSS | 1019.99 | 50% |
June 2022 - Donnybrook 2022
Donnybrook 2022
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | Tom Costello | LOSS | 1222.87 | |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | Court Dyke | LOSS | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Pool Set 1 | Micha Rieser | WIN | Unrated | |
| Mixed Steel Sabre | Quarterfinals | Tom Costello | LOSS | 1222.87 |
Mixed & Men's Singlestick - 3 fights
September 2021 - Battle of Buffalo 2021
Battle of Buffalo 2021
| Division | Stage | Opponent | Outcome | Opponent rating | Win chance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Singlestick | Pool Set 1 | Jason Bright | LOSS | 1292.13 | |
| Mixed Singlestick | Pool Set 1 | Phillip King | LOSS | 1141.51 | |
| Mixed Singlestick | Pool Set 1 | Sam Brian | LOSS | 1349.67 |
Non-rated results - 8 fights
| Division | Event | Stage | Opponent | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Steel Any Weapon | Donnybrook 2024 (August 2024) | Elimination Bracket | Gabriel Pottebaum | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Any Weapon | Donnybrook 2024 (August 2024) | Pool Set 1 | Gabriel Pottebaum | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Any Weapon | Donnybrook 2024 (August 2024) | Pool Set 1 | Eric Denney | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Any Weapon | Donnybrook 2024 (August 2024) | Pool Set 1 | Ryan Leonard | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Any Weapon | Donnybrook 2023 (August 2023) | Elimination Bracket | Daniel Evans | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Any Weapon | Donnybrook 2023 (August 2023) | Pool Set 1 | Nico Schreck | WIN |
| Mixed Steel Any Weapon | Donnybrook 2023 (August 2023) | Pool Set 1 | Nari Duskryn | LOSS |
| Mixed Steel Any Weapon | Donnybrook 2023 (August 2023) | Pool Set 1 | Court Dyke | LOSS |