This article is about the American boxer. If you are looking for the Spanish clawfighter known as "Balrog" in Japan, see Vega.
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| Violent Boxer | |
| Birthdate | September 4 |
| Nationality | American |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | Human |
| Relationships | M. Bison (boss) |
| Fighting Style | Street Boxing |
| Occupation | Shadoloo Enforcer |
| Debut | Street Fighter II |
| Vitality | 1,050 |
| Tag Partner | Vega |
- "You're dead already!"
- —Balrog
Balrog (Mike Bison in Japan) is a villain from the Street Fighter series, first appearing as a sub-boss in Street Fighter II. He is based on Mike Tyson, and has become a very well known Street Fighter villain.
Biography[]
With frightening punching power, Balrog pounds his opponents until they are no longer able to stand up. A top level member of Shadaloo, he is a belligerent man with a vicious mean streak, and is obsessed with money. He has a real hatred for his fellow Shadaloo member, Vega, and the feeling is most certainly mutual. However, under orders from M. Bison to retrieve Pandora, he and Vega travel to Antarctica.
Appearance[]
Balrog is a heavily built, very muscular boxer. He wears blue boxing trunks with white trim and a torn white shirt under a blue tank top. He wears red boxing gloves and boxing shoes. He lacks a canine tooth in the upper right side of his mouth and his hairstyle consists of short hair in what appears to be wide cornrows - this hairstyle is similar to Mike Tyson's haircuts from the time Street Fighter II was made. In certain illustrations, his Japanese name, "Bison", can be seen on the waistband of his trunks, although it's usually removed when these illustrations are published outside Japan. In Street Fighter IV, the word "Champion" appears in its place.
Personality[]
Balrog is a self-centered, hot-tempered, arrogant, flippant, self-seeking and sadistic pugilist who possesses an insatiable urge for money. His main reasons and motivation for joining Shadaloo and M. Bison throughout the Street Fighter series have always been to attain massive wealth, fame and glory so he can be on easy street for life. For that motivation alone, Balrog would cheat, steal or even kill to accomplish this. Balrog doesn't acknowledge honor and has intentionally cheated in fights whenever he felt like it. He even accidentally killed one of his opponents once.
Story[]
Intro[]
Street Fighter X Tekken - Balrog & Vega 01
Rival Battle[]
Rival: Yoshimitsu & Raven
Location: Urban War Zone
Ending[]
Epilogue[]
Street Fighter X Tekken - Balrog Epilogue
Gameplay[]
- "I love bashing in skulls! Where's the next victim? HA HA HA HA HA!"
- —Balrog
Techniques[]
| Move Name | Input |
|---|---|
| Head Bomber |  or N +  + 
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| Lever Break |  + +
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| Dash Straight |  +   
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| Dash Low Straight |  +
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| Dash Upper | + 
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| Dash Low Smash | +
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| Dash Swing Blow | + Hold
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| Buffalo Head |  +
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| Turn Punch | Hold  or  and release
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| Crazy Buffalo | + or
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| Cross Art: Dirty Bull |  +  + 
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Costumes[]
Original[]
Swap[]
Rumor has it that after defeating Steve in a fight, Balrog decided to dress up as him to further mock his fallen adversary.
Alternate[]
The battle for Pandora must be won at all costs. M.Bison has sent Balrog to the front lines to ensure Shadaloo's success.
Gallery[]
