May 19, 2025 (Summer)
Fantasy Fight Club: Ezra Bridger vs. The Ronin
Are you ready to rumble?
This week’s brawl is between two animated heroes skilled with kyber blades. Both have been shown to be formidable against opponents with blades, and both are cunning, quick thinkers. Tonight’s showdown will be sure to leave the arena showered in sparks and light.
In the blue corner, as blue as his hair and his custom blade, is Ezra Bridger. This quick, freedom-fighting street rat has been shown to be formidable in lightsaber combat, even against those who are more skilled than he is, such as the inquisitors or even the Grand Inquisitor. Tonight’s challenger, however, is no inquisitor.
In the red corner, as red as his blade, is one only known as “The Ronin.” Appearing mainly in legends, The Ronin has shown his combat prowess against a gang of bandits and then against a Sith lord. Both fell by his hand. Will Ezra meet the same fate? Or will he use his cunning and great strength in the Force to fight his way out of this one? Only one way to find out.
The bell rings, the gates rise, and the fighters step into the ring. The Ronin is first to unsheathe his blade, but Ezra isn’t far behind. The Ronin takes notice of his blue blade, however, and holds back; his oath is against any who would call themselves Sith, but Ezra’s blade is blue. Nonetheless, The Ronin senses that despite his blue blade, there is a darkness within his opponent, visible not only through the Force, but also in how he strikes and in his eyes.
Ezra continues to deliver blow after blow, and The Ronin continues to parry, countering with his own strikes, which Ezra quickly deflects. As they both fight, they grow more and more exhausted, frustrated, and angry. They begin to let the darkness out. Ezra starts to become reckless in his strikes, and it is this recklessness that grants The Ronin the opening to finish the fight. In just one quick slash of his kyber katana, Ezra falls, and the fight is over.
The Ronin gives him a respectful nod, sheathes his saber, and walks out of the ring, silent, victorious, and untouched.
That’s this week’s fight. Thank you for coming to Fantasy Fight Club, and we’ll see you next season!