Massive brawl breaks out near end of Defenders’ win over Battlehawks in XFL 2023
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 2 touchdowns. He also threw 4 picks.
A fight breaks out…. #XFL IS MY FAVORITE IDC a 🍋 was thrown.. pic.twitter.com/8jWMWKEtXU
— Dee #sportsncoffee (@DeeLovesSports) March 5, 2023
