Sports brawls have provided some of the most dramatic and memorable moments across multiple sports. From bench-clearing incidents in baseball to heated confrontations in football and hockey, these breakdowns capture the raw emotion and intensity of competitive athletics. Here are all 20 brawl breakdown videos, ranked by view count.
Most Popular Brawl Breakdown Videos (by View Count)
Myles Garrett hits Mason Rudolph in the head with his own helmet
The Browns were blowing out the Steelers late in the fourth quarter when things got out of hand. Mason Rudolph tried to salvage something with a scramble after back-to-back sacks, but Myles Garrett wasn’t done. Garrett dragged Rudolph down again, ripped off his helmet, and swung it at his head.
View count: 3,343,149 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
The Braves and Padres brawl multiple times in one game back in 1984
Things got out of control fast between the Braves and Padres in this infamous 1984 brawl-filled matchup. It all started when Braves pitcher Pascual Perez hit Padres leadoff man Alan Wiggins with the first pitch. Wiggins had annoyed the Braves the day before by bunting for hits, and Perez clearly wanted to send a message.
View count: 3,104,686 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Mets and Cardinals brawl
The Mets have built a reputation for getting hit by pitches, and they’re not happy about it. They’ve led the league in HBPs, with several players taking dangerous shots, especially to the head. Pete Alonso has been hit twice in the helmet, and JD Davis caught one on the foot that knocked him out of the game.
View count: 1,976,700 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Mississippi State and Tulsa Brawl after Bowl Game
Before the Armed Forces Bowl even kicked off, Mississippi State and Tulsa players got into it. A tense pregame staredown turned into a full-on flex contest. Players chest-bumped, taunted, and nearly came to blows.
View count: 1,446,316 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Cardinals and Reds Brawl and Johnny Cueto Kicks Everybody
In 2010, the Reds and Cardinals were battling for the division and tensions boiled over fast. Brandon Phillips lit the fuse by calling the Cardinals a bunch of complainers and saying he hated them. The next day, he stepped up to the plate and tapped Yadier Molina’s shin guards, a normal greeting, but Molina wasn’t having it.
View count: 1,181,363 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Man Defends his Title and Wins back to back Shin Kicking Championships
A centuries-old sport made an odd return as competitors faced off in a shin-kicking semi-final that quickly turned brutal. Babyface squared off against a tired-looking opponent and won comfortably after a quick combo and a clean sweep. The match judge, inexplicably dressed like a wizard wielding a fake sword, added chaos more than order.
View count: 1,157,279 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Strawberry Gets Ejected, Pete Rose Pinch hits himself and the Reds & Mets Brawl
July 22, 1986, in Cincinnati turned into the kind of baseball chaos that lives on for decades. Things got heated early when Darryl Strawberry took issue with some strike calls, argued from the dugout, and wound up ejected after drawing an imaginary strike zone in the dirt. He blew up from the bench, shouting he’d rather be punching someone else’s head than his own arm next time.
View count: 854,086 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
The Dodgers bullpen jump into the crowd and brawl with Cub fans
On May 16, 2000, a Cubs-Dodgers game at Wrigley Field turned chaotic in the ninth inning after an on-field prank set off a brawl between fans and players. Chicago was trying to rally after being down most of the game, and tensions were already high. That’s when Josh Pulliam, a 27-year-old sitting in premium seats, decided to reach over the wall and swipe a Dodgers catcher’s hat.
View count: 809,505 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Doc Gooden Charges the Mound and Darryl Strawberry gets mad
In a wild 1990 matchup between the Phillies and Mets, tensions boiled over after Mets pitcher Doc Gooden hit two Phillies earlier in the game. Phillies pitcher Pat Combs responded by drilling Gooden during his at-bat, triggering a full-on bench-clearing brawl. Gooden immediately dropped his gear and charged the mound, landing a forearm to Combs’ nose.
View count: 594,903 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Mexican Winter League teams get into two brawls
A wild brawl broke out in a Mexican baseball league game after a batter took a pitch to the knee and charged the mound. He led with a left and quickly switched to a big right hook. The pitcher dodged it with a leap that made him look like he belonged on a highlight reel.
View count: 580,652 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Huge brawl in a Venezuela baseball game
A blowout game in the Venezuelan baseball league turned into chaos after a pitch thrown behind the batter sparked a bench-clearing brawl. With the score at 13-1, tensions boiled over when a batter, apparently expecting to be hit, charged the plate with his bat after the pitch sailed behind him. He swung weakly at the catcher, grazing him lightly, which only escalated things.
View count: 537,242 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
A-Rod and Jason Varitek brawl
The video breaks down the infamous 2004 brawl between Jason Varitek and Alex Rodriguez at Fenway Park. It starts with Bronson Arroyo hitting A-Rod with a pitch, prompting A-Rod to start barking about the pitch being inside. Varitek comes out to defend his pitcher and things escalate quickly.
View count: 460,841 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Benches clear, Puig gets hit and then chaos breaks out
Things got heated in the Venezuelan Championship Series after Luis Torrens homered in the second inning, celebrated with a flashy bat flip, and got drilled in the ribs during his next at-bat. That set the tone for the rest of the night. Teammate Pak tried to keep things calm at first, stepping in as a peacemaker.
View count: 369,046 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
A.J. Pierzynski barrels Michael Barrett then gets punched in the face
In a wild 2006 Crosstown Classic between the Cubs and White Sox, things boiled over after a hard but legal play at home plate. Pierzynski tagged up and barreled into Cubs catcher Michael Barrett, knocking him over and banging the plate. The collision followed the rule at the time, which allowed catchers to be hit if they were blocking the plate.
View count: 289,822 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Two hockey players won’t leave each other alone
Justin Schmidt and Joe Pace turned their matchups into a regular feature in the Federal Prospects Hockey League, fighting not once, not twice, but three times within a month—and all with the energy of a buddy comedy mixed with rock ’em sock ’em robots. In each game between the Columbus River Dragons and the Carolina Thunderbirds, these two dropped the gloves, locked arms, and exchanged a flurry of punches that looked more like a choreographed routine than a bitter brawl. At one point, fans co…
View count: 235,633 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Wildest NFL moments in recent history compilation
The clip runs through some wild NFL moments filled with emotion, mistakes, and chaos. It starts with the Chargers’ meltdown against the Jaguars, where Joey Bosa lost his cool after what he thought were missed calls. His unsportsmanlike conduct gave Trevor Lawrence an easier two-point conversion, which changed the game.
View count: 207,503 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Yankees vs Tiger Brawl Breakdown: Aaron Judge, Verlander, and Wade
Things got chaotic during a bench-clearing scuffle involving Aaron Judge, Justin Verlander, and Tyler Wade. Verlander tried to pull Judge out of the scrum, while Wade jumped on Verlander in an attempt to stop him. For a moment it looked like Wade was giving Verlander a piggyback ride as he clung on tightly.
View count: 93,005 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Yankees vs Tigers Brawl Breakdown: Gary Sanchez
A fight broke out during a baseball game, and the video breaks down Gary’s actions in the brawl. As tensions escalate, Gary comes into the frame from the left side and delivers his first punch. It looks like it lands on Castellanos, although the camera angle makes it hard to confirm.
View count: 48,398 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Yankees vs Tigers Brawl Breakdown: Brett Gardner & Sonny Gray
The clip focuses on Brett Gardner during a baseball bench-clearing brawl. While others rushed the field in chaos, Gardner came in from the outfield with purpose. He immediately picked out Brian McCann, wrapped him up, and took him to the ground without throwing punches.
View count: 18,618 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).
Yankees vs Tigers Brawl Breakdown: Jacoby Ellsbury
Jacoby got caught in the middle of the chaos during a team scuffle, but not before making a late entrance. He wasn’t even on the field at first, seen coming out of the dugout after taking a bathroom break. As the players rushed in, he jogged out, checking if anyone needed help but clearly trying not to injure himself.
View count: 9,563 (last updated at conclusion of 2025 season).