Shell Malaysian GP---Spoilers

[koko64]

You are getting sleeeeeeeeepy. You did not see Rossi pushing MM off the track. MM simply went wide. You also watch MM in a previous lap jump off his bike, attempt to molest Rossi and then jump back on his own bike.

 

[koko64]

It's just pderbyerous.

Since what, 12 years old, MM has been executing this stratagem of fabrication?

 
Clearly devil child.

[1.21GW]

What happens if Rossi sandbags at Valencia until he's lap traffic and then torpedos Lorenzo?

JLo doesn't score enough points to overtake Rossi in the standings, even if he gets back on the bike and finished the race. But does Rossi get points deducted?

I can't see him doing anything like that (to anyone other than Marquez, anyway).  But who knows, if he really has derailed...

Just to be sure, security better check the grassy knoll and the book depository before the race.

I've got my money on MM in a post race punch up, while Rossi has the height and reach, MM is a bob weaver and will come up and under with hooks, rips and uppercuts .

Nah.  MM has the anger, but too scrawny.  My money's on the italian.  While we're at, here's my ranking of alien riders as fighters:

1. Dani - that lack of smile and small frame screams kid-that-had-to-learn-to-scrap.  I'd bet he is an accomplished student of brazilian jiujitsu, too.
2. Iannone - has the face of a 1950s boxer from Flatbush
3. Rossi - reach and size (compared to most riders) is a plus; also, old guys have no shame in using tricks of the trade such as sand in the eyes, etc.
4. Marquez - has the grit and determination, but a little scrawny in physique.  Also, emotions would get the better of him.
5. Jorge - precisely because he has referenced Bruce Lee and martial arts in interviews, you know he can't fight.  Guys that are too into quoting martial arts masters rarely make a good showing.
6. Stoner - I just don't like stoner, so he goes last.  No rationale.

Now, if we were ranking all time, it'd look more like:
1. Kevin Schwantz
2. Kenny Roberts
3. Wayne Rainey
...
57. Dani
58. Iannone
etc.

[koko64]

 

Mick Doohan would be up there. He could be mean as shark shit.

[koko64]

2. Iannone - has the face of a 1950s boxer from Flatbush

  He's got alot Rocco about him.

I think Dani is a biter.

[Speeddog]

I bet Cal could take any of 'em.

[koko64]

He's a hardarse. I bet he's had a few blues down the pub.

[1.21GW]

I bet Cal could take any of 'em.

Oooh, I forgot about Cal.  Definitely highly ranked.

I should mention that while Jorge is ranked low, he is no doubt the world's best shadow boxer.

[koko64]

Honestly, if Rossi had a go at MM, I dont think the the little bugger would back down. MM's sheer audacity is making me a fan. I didnt like the little shit when he started in the Moto GP class, but he's maturing. He is the only rider in years who could challenge Rossi's GOAT status if he keeps racing long enough. He came into the premiere class and broke records. Maybe, in the back of Rossi's mind, that's what it's really all about. MM is a long term threat to Rossi long after Rossi retires.

[Triple J]

I bet Cal could take any of 'em.

He'd tell you that he could for sure! 

Honestly, if Rossi had a go at MM, I dont think the the little bugger would back down. MM's sheer audacity is making me a fan. I didnt like the little shit when he started in the Moto GP class, but he's maturing. He is the only rider in years who could challenge Rossi's GOAT status if he keeps racing long enough. He came into the premiere class and broke records. Maybe, in the back of Rossi's mind, that's what it's really all about. MM is a long term threat to Rossi long after Rossi retires.

I really like MM, despite his seemingly poor judgment this race. No one else on the grid has his desire to win, and that can't be taught IMO. Qualifying at Austin this year was a perfect example, when he jumped the wall. Fantastic! What can be taught is patience, and he'll learn.

[Cher]

Spoken like a true Rossi fan!

And you are…?

[ducpainter]

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I've got my money on MM in a post race punch up, while Rossi has the height and reach, MM is a bob weaver and will come up and under with hooks, rips and uppercuts .

I have $100 American that says otherwise.

Still flappin' gums?

[Triple J]

And you are…?

I like them both

[kopfjäger]

Crutchlow

http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/10/26/crutchlow-i-would-like-to-say-sorry-to-dovi/188574

[The Architect]

And . . .  Rossi's starting in the back of the grid, right?  So what's to stop him from going out in Q2 and f'n with Lorenzo's fast laps to make sure Lorenzo is at least not on the first or second row?  

Why does Rossi need to get his hands dirty.  Based on the MM helping another Spaniard theory, one or more of the other Italian riders can chip in and help their countryman.