Originally posted by TheVaultDweller
Then I would suggest adjusting your tone a bit. The way you talk about defeating Dwarves makes it sound as though any chump could do it, when the actual films suggest otherwise.Again, Dwarves have shown time and time again that they are perfectly capable of contending with opponents that have a reach advantage. IIRC, Gimli actually ended up with one more kill than Legolas at Helm's Deep, despite him not having any ranged weapons. And Azog is not the only opponent Thorin fought that had him in size either. Dwarf size has not been shown to seriously hamper them in 1-on-1 combat (at least not that I can recall), so Thorin being a Dwarf does not at all detract from the showings.
And, yes, Gregor is bigger, but he is also definitely way slower than Thorin was. Thorin used maneuverability against Azog, which is something Gregor sure as shit can't do.
If Azog was an Elf or Man slayer then he would be more respectable.
Am not saying dwarves are bad fighters, but they couldnt even get close to give Azog a proper fight!
Battle of Moria. Azog height gave him a HUGE advantage; as its usual. The Dwarves couldnt even get close to him, cause his long arms would send them back by that mace. So the dwarves short height does give them a disadvanatage.
Azog is fighting a big opponent this time. One with a big sword. Clegane wont be afraid of getting close to Azog. He will cut his way to him.
Dwarves are good fighters, but as seen in the video Azog had an easy fiht with them.
It reassembles the battle of the last Alliance, when Sauron was so tall he just sent all humans back with his mace. Size is always an advantage in a battle.