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The Balrog vs Sauron Fight Is Either Blasphemy or Awesome, Depending on Where You Stand on The Lord of the Rings Adaptations
IGNWednesday, July 29, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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The Balrog vs Sauron fight is either blasphemy or awesome, depending on where you stand on The Lord of the Rings adaptations.
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The Balrog vs Sauron fight is either blasphemy or awesome, depending on where you stand on The Lord of the Rings adaptations.
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