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I'm going to go out on a limb and deduce that the idea that Marek would lose to Obi-Wan seems to stem from the idea that Kenobi beat Anakin Skywalker. Keep in mind, however, that several key advantages that Kenobi had over his wayward pupil are not present here. First, Marek is not necessarily possessed of the same psychopathy and battle rage that sabotaged Skywalker. Second, Marek is a far greater master of the Force than Skywalker and has demonstrated the ability and aptitude to use it in single combat. Third, Kenobi hasn't been paired with Marek for over a decade and the beneficiary of intimate knowledge of Marek's dueling form, style, and habits. Fourth, Marek is familiar with Soresu and has dueled with 'Kenobi' before via PROXY, who copied the general's mannerisms and tactics in the duels.
i would put marek somewhere above ANH vader, but not ridiculously above in sabers. IMO, that really doesn't do him any favors in any ranking system. Vader was limited by the suit when it came to lightsaber dueling. Is there someone better with sabers that marek defeats than ANH vader? (whom he actually largely trashes with the force)
During his duel with Shaak Ti(hardly his peak, i know) he was defeated with a saber before launching a massive assault on her with the force. In fact, he ends up defeating every one of his Jedi opponents with the force instead of lightsaber. (Kota, little weird guy who's name i can't remember on the droid planet, Ti, and eventually Vader)
Where is the evidence that would put Marek as a top-tier saber duelist?