‪The Best Mascot Fights in Sports History‬

Whether it's a furry bear, a hilarious Chorizo or a random green anteater, a mascot is believed to be the heart and soul of any crowd. A lucky charm, if you will.

But sometimes their enthusiastic displays of support go unappreciated by opposing fans, and anger rival costumes.

With the sauna-like atmosphere inside the fluff, it's only natural that tempers fly a bit faster than usual. And trust us, the resulting scuffles produce the best bouts we've seen since Ali vs. Frazier three decades ago.

Strap on those punching gloves, we're set to check out the best mascot fights in sports.

Apparently fuzzy wuzzy isn't always friendly.

20. Prehistoric Disgrace

At this point, that might as well be the evil chicken from Family Guy.

What starts off as a ferocious dance-off turns into quite the crafty battle for bragging rights.

Barney's distant cousin (it seems) can obviously work some serious magic on the floor with those moves, but his fighting awareness needs some honing.

19. High School Drama

What seems like a collision between a bright bulldog, a festive dinosaur and a happy shark turns into quite the strange bout.

These contrasting species are clearly battling for that blonde bombshell in fourth period English class.

18. Music Make You Lose Control

More impressive than the ferocious whack was the fact that he just pulled that board out of nowhere.

The sumo bout that follows seems a bit out of control.

But hey, it keeps Toronto fans in their seats.

17. Championship Fights

It was the Championship Game of the World Basketball Association, the Rome Gladiators against the Cartersville Warriors, the battle for respect from the 20 or so fans in the crowd.

One mascot seemed ready to steal the show.

16. Battling for the Cup

ESPN's Cup Mascot, eloquently named Buddy, is either the best or the worst suit in history.

After getting dropped by two bears, however, we'll go with the latter.

But the fans do love him.

15. World War III

Jawz the Jaguar and Eli the Eagle, IUPUI cat and Oral Roberts bird met for one of the most violent bouts in recent memory.

It's not often that Bobby Knight is silenced.

14. Sesame Street Part 2

Fans at this South Georgia Peanuts game had no idea they'd be taught stout professionalism as they made their way to the ballpark.

But thanks to an eccentric Elmo and a distant cousin of the Philly Phanatic, lesson was quickly learned.

13. Making a Deal with the Blue Devil

Solid form tackle by Chanticleer, the chicken mascot from Coastal Carolina University.

Although a bit unnecessary...um, OK very necessary.

12. The World Cup

It's great to see Zinedine Zidane taking his abilities to another sport.

Not sure if that's a rocket ship or a crayon, but either way, he's got skills.

11. The Ice Age

Now let's see them fight in ice skates.

Barney and Chicken meet for a second battle, this time on the chilly concrete.

A heated rivalry has formed.

10. Heads Will Roll

During the Northwoods League All-Star Game in 1998, Woody of the Wausau Woodchucks and Slider of the Rochester Honkers collided for one of the weirdest performances in history.

Young minds around the park will need serious therapy after watching these furry heads get ripped off.

9. A Strong Left Ends the Show

Worthless goalie Rick Dipietro knows how this feels.

8. Wild vs. Wild

When the Cleveland City Stars traveled to Richmond to play the Richmond Kickers, few could've predicted such an animated side show.

Apparently Kickeroo is a professional wrestler, while Crocodinho needs a lesson in respect.

7. Hardwood Confessions

Over a minute of pure mayhem. Never have we seen such destruction from guys in suits.

Especially fuzzy ones.

6. A Bryant-Denny Stadium Showdown

After absorbing a good minute of this epic bout between Southern Miss Golden Eagles mascot Seymour and Alabama Crimson Tide mascot Big Al, fast forward to 3:34, where a slightly overeager male cheerleader decides to offer some assistance.

Subtle and ridiculous, yet almost hilarious.

5. Rumble in Ohio

Apparently Rufus the Bobcat was tired of all of the attention Brutus Buckeye was receiving as the emotional nut (literally his head is a buckeye tree nut) exciting the Ohio crowd.

While his take down was clearly planned, his execution wasn't so precise.

4. Tribal Cheer

"Chief Brave Spirit is a known bully in the mascot world"...didn't realize mascots had such a thorough subculture.

As Northeast Louisiana University's Chief and Northwestern State University's Vic The Demon scratched and clawed for respect, awkwardness began to flood the field.

This was clearly personal.

3. Duck Duck Goose

Before Oregon and Houston even kicked off, their mascots were executing a lovable shoving match that was sure to get the crowd roaring.

But things got a bit out of control, and even with a smile on his face, the Oregon Duck whooped some Cougar posterior before his opponent could even get off the gridiron.

Watch the celebrations, this was WWE epic.

2. Oregon Civil War

Never, ever lose your head. Classic rookie mistake by Benny the Beaver.

The Oregon Duck has established himself as a seasoned veteran with a crafty repertoire.

1. Upsetting the Natural Order

Few could've detailed this bout better than broadcaster Charley Steiner.

A historic battle between tree and bear, Stanford and Cal, shrubbery and mammal.

Sap drips from the tree, drool from the bear, sweat from the fans.

Classic.