Rivalry

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7/20/2026 11:39am
Many of the greatest rivalries in sports have had lopsided win/loss records and were predicated on one side being the underdog.You (Jett fans) despise Deegs and...

Many of the greatest rivalries in sports have had lopsided win/loss records and were predicated on one side being the underdog.


You (Jett fans) despise Deegs and his fans so much that you are eager to close the book on him and prematurely declare the rivalry as settled. This is a mistake. The rivalry is only just beginning and this outdoor season is comparable to round 1 in a 12 round fight. Deegs has never missed a race in his career, he isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, neither are his “bed bug” fans, and neither is the rivalry.

This is the first time in this sport that a fierce rivalry has spilled over in to the fans. It’s like two soccer clubs that hate each other (e.g. Manchester United vs. Liverpool) and the fans hate each other as much or even more than the athletes. Except with Jett vs. Deegs, it’s mainly Jett fans that passionately hate Deegs fans. Deegs’ fans don’t hold the same disgust for Jett fans, they just ardently want to see their guy pull off the upset in a David vs. Goliath style matchup and they are extremely devoted to their guy. The hostile divide between the fans is an indicator of how big this rivalry actually is. It’s massive and it’s easy to see that it’s more than likely going to grow.

Beta480RX wrote:
FFS, you can't declare a rivalry "settled" when it hasn't even started.Once Deegs can win an overall, lead laps, and is directly battling with the Aussies...

FFS, you can't declare a rivalry "settled" when it hasn't even started.

Once Deegs can win an overall, lead laps, and is directly battling with the Aussies on the track consistently THEN the rivalry can START!

Until then, Deegan is just the cute little puppy sitting in the corner barking up a storm while the two big dogs in the room eat his food with not a care in the world, only mildly worrying about each other.

The rivalry is bigger than Jett and Deegs. It’s as much of a fan rivalry as it is a rivalry between the riders. Jett fans chirp...

The rivalry is bigger than Jett and Deegs. It’s as much of a fan rivalry as it is a rivalry between the riders. Jett fans chirp nonstop about the cute puppy on Vital. The cute puppy is the dominating topic of discussion week in and week out for them. This thread is living proof of that. Keeping Deegs at bay is practically what Jett fans live for. They count every second that he finishes behind Jett and find happiness and comfort in it. They even take great joy in harassing the Deegs fans. The hysteria is unprecedented.


There’s never been a more bitter, fiery, and far reaching rivalry in this sport. Nothing comes close to this level of passion.

This level of delusion****most of the deegan fans don’t know anything. Deegan would be racing west coast and during an east coast race all the comments are his fans asking why he isn’t racing. 

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7/20/2026 11:47am

Rivalry was Bob Hannah verses anyone, imagine that nowdays with social media!

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7/20/2026 11:59am
Many of the greatest rivalries in sports have had lopsided win/loss records and were predicated on one side being the underdog.You (Jett fans) despise Deegs and...

Many of the greatest rivalries in sports have had lopsided win/loss records and were predicated on one side being the underdog.


You (Jett fans) despise Deegs and his fans so much that you are eager to close the book on him and prematurely declare the rivalry as settled. This is a mistake. The rivalry is only just beginning and this outdoor season is comparable to round 1 in a 12 round fight. Deegs has never missed a race in his career, he isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, neither are his “bed bug” fans, and neither is the rivalry.

This is the first time in this sport that a fierce rivalry has spilled over in to the fans. It’s like two soccer clubs that hate each other (e.g. Manchester United vs. Liverpool) and the fans hate each other as much or even more than the athletes. Except with Jett vs. Deegs, it’s mainly Jett fans that passionately hate Deegs fans. Deegs’ fans don’t hold the same disgust for Jett fans, they just ardently want to see their guy pull off the upset in a David vs. Goliath style matchup and they are extremely devoted to their guy. The hostile divide between the fans is an indicator of how big this rivalry actually is. It’s massive and it’s easy to see that it’s more than likely going to grow.

yak651 wrote:

*missed every MXoN since turned pro

Corporal America.

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7/20/2026 12:04pm
DonJulio wrote:
This level of delusion****most of the deegan fans don’t know anything. Deegan would be racing west coast and during an east coast race all the comments...

This level of delusion****most of the deegan fans don’t know anything. Deegan would be racing west coast and during an east coast race all the comments are his fans asking why he isn’t racing. 

This comment made me chuckle. Only because I had someone sitting behind our group at High Point ask us if Deegan is on a 250 or a 450. 

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Many of the greatest rivalries in sports have had lopsided win/loss records and were predicated on one side being the underdog.You (Jett fans) despise Deegs and...

Many of the greatest rivalries in sports have had lopsided win/loss records and were predicated on one side being the underdog.


You (Jett fans) despise Deegs and his fans so much that you are eager to close the book on him and prematurely declare the rivalry as settled. This is a mistake. The rivalry is only just beginning and this outdoor season is comparable to round 1 in a 12 round fight. Deegs has never missed a race in his career, he isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, neither are his “bed bug” fans, and neither is the rivalry.

This is the first time in this sport that a fierce rivalry has spilled over in to the fans. It’s like two soccer clubs that hate each other (e.g. Manchester United vs. Liverpool) and the fans hate each other as much or even more than the athletes. Except with Jett vs. Deegs, it’s mainly Jett fans that passionately hate Deegs fans. Deegs’ fans don’t hold the same disgust for Jett fans, they just ardently want to see their guy pull off the upset in a David vs. Goliath style matchup and they are extremely devoted to their guy. The hostile divide between the fans is an indicator of how big this rivalry actually is. It’s massive and it’s easy to see that it’s more than likely going to grow.

Thanks for the input Lips...

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7/20/2026 1:05pm Edited Date/Time 7/20/2026 1:36pm

Jett to Deegan-

“ there’s a rivalry going on, and you ain’t in it “

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Many of the greatest rivalries in sports have had lopsided win/loss records and were predicated on one side being the underdog.You (Jett fans) despise Deegs and...

Many of the greatest rivalries in sports have had lopsided win/loss records and were predicated on one side being the underdog.


You (Jett fans) despise Deegs and his fans so much that you are eager to close the book on him and prematurely declare the rivalry as settled. This is a mistake. The rivalry is only just beginning and this outdoor season is comparable to round 1 in a 12 round fight. Deegs has never missed a race in his career, he isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, neither are his “bed bug” fans, and neither is the rivalry.

This is the first time in this sport that a fierce rivalry has spilled over in to the fans. It’s like two soccer clubs that hate each other (e.g. Manchester United vs. Liverpool) and the fans hate each other as much or even more than the athletes. Except with Jett vs. Deegs, it’s mainly Jett fans that passionately hate Deegs fans. Deegs’ fans don’t hold the same disgust for Jett fans, they just ardently want to see their guy pull off the upset in a David vs. Goliath style matchup and they are extremely devoted to their guy. The hostile divide between the fans is an indicator of how big this rivalry actually is. It’s massive and it’s easy to see that it’s more than likely going to grow.

Thanks for the input Lips...

Thanks for the input Lips...

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Beta480RX
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7/20/2026 5:48pm

Rivalries that were actually rivalries:

Hurricane/almost everyone

Bad Boy/Dogger

Chicken/Beast from the East (the slow race!)

6-Time/JMB

The Rock/MX Kied (the ghost ride!)

Showtime/Fro

Brownie/Zulu Warrior

Reedy/RC/Bubba

Dunge/J-Law

Villopoto/Alessi (from minis all the way to the pros)

Sexton/front tire traction

PS: bring back actual nickNAMES!!! The initial number crap is lazy and lame. Now get off my lawn.

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Beta480RX wrote:
Rivalries that were actually rivalries:Hurricane/almost everyoneBad Boy/DoggerChicken/Beast from the East (the slow race!)6-Time/JMBThe Rock/MX Kied (the ghost ride!)Showtime/FroBrownie/Zulu WarriorReedy/RC/BubbaDunge/J-LawVillopoto/Alessi (from minis all the way to the...

Rivalries that were actually rivalries:

Hurricane/almost everyone

Bad Boy/Dogger

Chicken/Beast from the East (the slow race!)

6-Time/JMB

The Rock/MX Kied (the ghost ride!)

Showtime/Fro

Brownie/Zulu Warrior

Reedy/RC/Bubba

Dunge/J-Law

Villopoto/Alessi (from minis all the way to the pros)

Sexton/front tire traction

PS: bring back actual nickNAMES!!! The initial number crap is lazy and lame. Now get off my lawn.

RJ's biggest rival was Wardy. Yeah he punched Dogger, but he and Wardy had a longer, more heated rivalry.

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7/20/2026 6:08pm
Beta480RX wrote:
Rivalries that were actually rivalries:Hurricane/almost everyoneBad Boy/DoggerChicken/Beast from the East (the slow race!)6-Time/JMBThe Rock/MX Kied (the ghost ride!)Showtime/FroBrownie/Zulu WarriorReedy/RC/BubbaDunge/J-LawVillopoto/Alessi (from minis all the way to the...

Rivalries that were actually rivalries:

Hurricane/almost everyone

Bad Boy/Dogger

Chicken/Beast from the East (the slow race!)

6-Time/JMB

The Rock/MX Kied (the ghost ride!)

Showtime/Fro

Brownie/Zulu Warrior

Reedy/RC/Bubba

Dunge/J-Law

Villopoto/Alessi (from minis all the way to the pros)

Sexton/front tire traction

PS: bring back actual nickNAMES!!! The initial number crap is lazy and lame. Now get off my lawn.

Sully wrote:

RJ's biggest rival was Wardy. Yeah he punched Dogger, but he and Wardy had a longer, more heated rivalry.

They did.

Just had Lechien on the front of my brain as I had that discussion with RJ earlier this year at a race and he was telling me how much he hated Ron, but they are now good friends. This was after I told RJ that Ron was the poster on my wall, not him!

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Beta480RX wrote:
Rivalries that were actually rivalries:Hurricane/almost everyoneBad Boy/DoggerChicken/Beast from the East (the slow race!)6-Time/JMBThe Rock/MX Kied (the ghost ride!)Showtime/FroBrownie/Zulu WarriorReedy/RC/BubbaDunge/J-LawVillopoto/Alessi (from minis all the way to the...

Rivalries that were actually rivalries:

Hurricane/almost everyone

Bad Boy/Dogger

Chicken/Beast from the East (the slow race!)

6-Time/JMB

The Rock/MX Kied (the ghost ride!)

Showtime/Fro

Brownie/Zulu Warrior

Reedy/RC/Bubba

Dunge/J-Law

Villopoto/Alessi (from minis all the way to the pros)

Sexton/front tire traction

PS: bring back actual nickNAMES!!! The initial number crap is lazy and lame. Now get off my lawn.

Oh man 😆

Chase is my guy, but that one got me chucklin

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7/20/2026 6:52pm

"Sexton vs front wheel traction"   😆😄😄 thanks that was highlight of my day so far hahaha

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7/20/2026 6:57pm

I keep hearing over and over that he'll get there.  Who's to say that he isn't near his 100% and never gets close to the speed he needs to beat them?  We've seen a lot of examples of riders everyone thought was the next "one" and never got more than a couple of wins over their life of racing the big class.  I just don't personally see that he will get there.  I think there is a higher probability, that to get there, he's going to wad it up more than not.  Jmho

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Deegs tbh has no rivalry. He’s just on his own out there. 

Far enough behind the Lawrence’s to pose any threat. Is able to go by RJ and Prado relatively easy and get a gap. 

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Honestly, as I think more about it.  Deegan is a rail the outside rider, and Prado is a point and shoot.  So it may be interesting to see the 2 indoors, and see how maybe it could switch.  Deegan getting beat by Prado indoors.  Right now, you can watch Deegan rail Prado in multiple races.  If Prado gets supercross down, it could get interesting. 

7/20/2026 9:45pm
I keep hearing over and over that he'll get there.  Who's to say that he isn't near his 100% and never gets close to the speed...

I keep hearing over and over that he'll get there.  Who's to say that he isn't near his 100% and never gets close to the speed he needs to beat them?  We've seen a lot of examples of riders everyone thought was the next "one" and never got more than a couple of wins over their life of racing the big class.  I just don't personally see that he will get there.  I think there is a higher probability, that to get there, he's going to wad it up more than not.  Jmho

Where was Hunta when he was 20yrs old? Oh yeah, he was not even in the top 10 in the 250 class. He finished 24th in SX and 13th in MX. Now look at him at 26yrs old, he’s arguably the best rider in the world right now. If you think Deegs is maxed out in his first 450 season then you’re just a hater or you’re smoking crack.

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