And then, Clive and Maka pulled a "Stand proud, you were strong" moment on Dante and Ruby, rubbing salt on the wound, exactly how the Kengan anon feared they would do. Dante's constant "Nah, I'd win" attitude made it even more poetic.
Might as well have added "Wow, you were extraordinary opponent. I'll never forget you!", considering Death Battle's shitty writing standards.