Challenger: Broadshield. An ex-Equestrian military Corporal, now a member of Special Forces Team Equinox. Is incredibly agile in the air, and is proficient in wielding any weapon, as well as using anything he can find against his opponents, possesses average amount of physical strength, as well as average stamina. Not as fast on the ground on hoof. Currently wields a katana from Neighpon as well as some knives, used as throwing knives.

Abilities:
CQC: Close Quarters Combat, a mix of various fighting styles used to subdue and even kill opponents.
Weapons: Proficient in using any weapon, can even use whatever is around him as a makeshift weapon.
Environmental thrust: Uses any part of an environment as a launch pad, to dramatically increase his launch speed into the air, or even into his opponents.

Other information: Uses Equinox standard armour, which is made using the same metal used with Equestrian military armour, as well as dragon scales. As such, it offers large amounts of protection for the user from physical and magical attacks, but if damaged enough, will break.

"I am Broadshield, ex-Equestrian military corporal, I accept your challenge!"

(OORP: Don't know whether you can interact before/after duels, so take that with a grain of salt)