The XFL game between the St. Louis Battlehawks and D.C. Defenders was chippy throughout Sunday. It turned into a full-fledged WWE melee at the end of the Defenders’ 34-28 victory.
After the Battlehawks scored to close within 6, they attempted the make-it-take-it option of converting a fourth-and-15, the league’s alternative to onside kicks.
AJ McCarron of St. Louis was sacked and all hell broke loose.
Both teams were on the field. Fists were flying, and so was a helmet. Three players were ejected.
St. Louis Battlehawks and D.C. Defenders fight at the end of their #XFL game. #KaKaw pic.twitter.com/2mSmVPLVsP
— STL Sports (@Cards_Blues) March 5, 2023
In the actual game, the Battlehawks erased a double-digit deficit for the third straight game but four turnovers proved their undoing.
Jordan Ta’amu ran for a touchdown and threw for one as the Defenders remained undefeated.
McCarron passed for 262 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also threw 2 picks.
A fight breaks out…. #XFL IS MY FAVORITE IDC a 🍋 was thrown.. pic.twitter.com/8jWMWKEtXU
— Dee #sportsncoffee (@DeeLovesSports) March 5, 2023
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