In a chaotic showdown that had fans and commentators buzzing, Haiden Deegan’s night came to a brutal end after a controversial incident involving Honda HRC’s Jo Shimoda. The Star Racing Yamaha rider attempted an aggressive move that many viewed as a dirty takedown — but instead, it backfired. Deegan hit the ground hard and reportedly broke his collarbone, likely ending his title run. Injury was confirmed: Haiden Deegan has broken his collarbone and could be out of the Motocross of Nations.
As the dust settled, industry veteran Steve Matthes didn’t hold back.
“Kids, let this be a lesson to you — if you can’t win the right way, try to win it the shitty way… and when that doesn’t work, just quit, I guess,” Matthes posted, summing up the moment with a heavy dose of sarcasm.
Kids, let this be a lesson to you- If you can’t win the right way, try to win it shitty way and then when thag doesn’t work, just quit I guess.
— Steve Matthes (@pulpmx) September 21, 2025
Deegan injured in his own game! pic.twitter.com/ccANvai2L6
— Dirtbikelover (@Dirtbike_Lovers) September 21, 2025
