User blog comment:Cosmo6252/Smaug vs Durin's bane/@comment-5078776-20141222184937

WHO WILL BE KING UNDER THIS MOUNTAIN!!! Although Smaug's teeth, tail, and claws are a terrifying weapon to mortals, but weapons still beat your body. The sword, whip, and the Balrog's own significant claws and horns are going to be a problem against Smaug. In a melee fight, these advantages with weapons will allow the Balrog to compete with the physically larger Smaug. Biologically speaking, Smaug has an edge that is literally gigantic. He towers over the Balrog, and his weight will make the swings of his tail or his claws very deadly. Although it's not extremely unfair with his size, that sheer size is a deadly advantage in combat. Combine this with his hypnosis, which while not game-changing may slow down the Balrog, and his ability of flight and Smaug's got more abilities to use in combat. Throw this in with his savage intelligence, and he's just got more bang for the buck. Despite the fact that the Balrog has weapons like the whip or sword to even the fight out, I still think the king of Erebor can win this fight. He's simply larger and more intimidating a figure, with his claws and armor protecting him well against the Balrog. He can fly circles around the Balrog, slowing him down with his hypnosis or his fire breath. And in a melee fight, Smaug 's sheer size will let him tower over the Balrog physically, mentally, and skillfully. The reason Smaug wins is explained below;
 * Weapons: The Balrog
 * Abilities: Smaug
 * WINNER: Smaug