I'd go with Farfalla. Sure, he's not a beast by later standards, but he's a famed warrior know as having solid sabers (described as 'elegant and clean'😉 and good force.
He's not up to getting into melee with Bane (seems to me like a lack of physical strength is likely his problem), but not that many are, and he's not a joke like Johun Othone.
The ability to rapidly and easily toss up force barriers is quite good too.
So I'd go fairly solidly to Farfalla.
I didn't say he was better, just more or as skilled. But what reason makes you think he could be more skilled than her but lesser in combat? He has more experience than her against other force users, is likely more or as powerful than her and is physically superior as an adult and arguably as a man. He also likely has more training than she does in combat skills. Coaches make poor fighters because they're not in as good shape as actual boxers, but all Jedi are in peak fitness and are enhanced by the Force. It's not a comparable situation.
It's not as if he's a noob, there's a reason he went to fight Bane. He's likely one of the best Jedi of his era.
It's confirmed that the leadership of the Army of the Light was composed of the greatest of the Jedi Lords.
Plus, he processed and reacted to Raskta's warning about Bane's handle in a fraction of a second midstrike, so it's not like he's just some guy with only technique but no adaptability in actual combat.
Originally posted by Trocity
Being technically skilled doesn't translate always into being a great duelist.Boxing/MMA coaches being a great example. Some of the greatest coaches of fundamentals and technique had poor records when they themselves fought.
Sure, but that's often due to stuff like not being as strong, fast, or other physical advantages.
In this case, it's pretty clear that Farfella simply didn't have the strength. It's like a mediumweight vs a superheavy weight. He could get his sword in the way, but physically could not handle Bane's blows.
He lacks the power to be a contender, but still has skill... and here he's facing someone who can't overpower him.
Like, if he was in the CW era, he'd still be a respected warrior, more so than, say, Even Piell, but outmatched by the fighter types on the council.
Originally posted by Emperordmb
Plus, he processed and reacted to Raskta's warning about Bane's handle in a fraction of a second midstrike, so it's not like he's just some guy with only technique but no adaptability in actual combat.
Right. He's got quick reflexes and knows how to react.
She held her own against Grievous and fought well against Barriss, either of ten are superior duelists to featless losers like Kopesh. He doesn't have any feats to suggest he can beat her in a duel other than hype, and without his BM amp there is no proof he can use stasis as easily. Also lol @ being at the front lines of a war/battle at being a substitute for dueling feats, by that logic Coleman Trebor should be able to stack up against others because of "fighting actual opponents"