John Wayne Parr comeback is official - Page 5

The Spider · 02-20-2013, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by The Jackal

It's all changed a little since JWP signed a 3 fight contract with Powerplay.
There was a promotional poster with Toby Smith fighting on the next PP show at Moonee Valley.
State netball and hockey center is a massive venue compared to MV and you might need a greek superstar to put bums on seats.
I saw JWP vs Yod at MV for a world title in between the 2 Zambo fights.
I was also at their first fight at the hockey center and think its one of the best ringside venues Melbourne has to offer.

Things have come a long way since Festival Hall was the best venue Melbourne could serve up.

Kind of funny Ringo Starr is playing there at the moment when there are much bigger and better venues available - perhaps it's a nostalgia trip for him from his Beatles days?

The Jackal · 02-20-2013, 05:35 AM

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Originally Posted by The Spider

Things have come a long way since Festival Hall was the best venue Melbourne could serve up.

Kind of funny Ringo Starr is playing there at the moment when there are much bigger and better venues available - perhaps it's a nostalgia trip for him from his Beatles days?

Hoping we get to see JWP vs Franki Giorgi and or Jordan Watson on either of the next 2 powerplay shows in Melbourne.
Buakaw would be the ultimate clash though.

richard mossley · 02-20-2013, 05:58 AM

He was on the contender programme, he was ace.

Thracian · 02-20-2013, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by boranbkk

Lucky for JCVD really, I guess when he was in Somrak's corner last December for the first Jomhod fight hre realised he'd bitten off way more than he can chew, he realised wouldn't have made it out the first round.

I keep hearing JCVD talking about this fight, though. I can't wait when it happens. JCVD is a real martial artist, I expect a good, competitive fight.

Flea Man · 02-20-2013, 09:51 AM

You spastic! It ain't happening and Somluck would KILL JCVD.

Kill yourself you thick twat.

Peter__1987 · 02-20-2013, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Thracian

I keep hearing JCVD talking about this fight, though. I can't wait when it happens. JCVD is a real martial artist, I expect a good, competitive fight.

Mate, when I was a kid I loved Van Damme's movies (I still do) but if you genuinely think he has a chance of winning that fight you are delusional.

boranbkk · 02-20-2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Thracian

I keep hearing JCVD talking about this fight, though. I can't wait when it happens. JCVD is a real martial artist, I expect a good, competitive fight.

Mate, I know you know and write about MMA to a high standard, but Thai MT is a totally different ball game. In a striking context a guy like Anderson Silva would be out of his depth in one of BKK's stadiums.

Do you know who Somrak is and what he's achieved? JCVD is nothing but a movie star pretender. If movie guys like Benny the Jet and Don Wilson can't hack it against smaller Thais giving weight what is sexy JCVD gonna do against a Thai MT ATG?

Flea Man · 02-20-2013, 06:05 PM

It's laughable, laughable to think it would anything other than a slaughter!

Although it might've been a glorified exhibition mind you.

Thracian · 02-20-2013, 11:27 PM

Many of you are misinformed. JCVD is 44-4 in full contact kickboxing: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

I saw an interview where he talked about how he was ashamed of using drugs, was a hero to his kids, and felt he needed to redeem himself. That's why he is doing this fight-- the first movie star to crossover and do a real fight.

JCVD is a lot bigger than Somluck, who competed at 57 kilos/130 lbs. We all know size is an advantage in a striking contest.

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^Good info in this documentary.

Thracian · 02-20-2013, 11:38 PM

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Flea Man · 02-21-2013, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Thracian

Many of you are misinformed. JCVD is 44-4 in full contact kickboxing: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

I saw an interview where he talked about how he was ashamed of using drugs, was a hero to his kids, and felt he needed to redeem himself. That's why he is doing this fight-- the first movie star to crossover and do a real fight.

JCVD is a lot bigger than Somluck, who competed at 57 kilos/130 lbs. We all know size is an advantage in a striking contest.

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^Good info in this documentary.

Yes and not only is Muay Thai far more deadly, JCVD is 50.

You are misinformed anyway as I saw Somluck, from ringside two weeks ago today, looking strong and pretty chiselled at 150lbs.

Thracian · 02-21-2013, 02:27 AM

Did you watch the video? Did you hear the emotion in JCVD's voice when he says "I will not LOSE THIS FIGHT!"

That's not acting, that's real.

Flea Man · 02-21-2013, 02:42 AM

I'm starting to get the feeling you're a fucking idiot with no ability to judge a fighter.

I'll give your book a miss.

Thracian · 02-21-2013, 02:53 AM

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I'm starting to get the feeling you're a fucking idiot with no ability to judge a fighter.

That, or you have no ability to tell when someone is taking the piss. Take your pick.

Flea Man · 02-21-2013, 03:09 AM

Thank fuck for that! I was genuinely very worried

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richard mossley Champion East Side Guru Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 5,493 vCash: 1022	Re: John Wayne Parr comeback is official He was on the contender programme, he was ace.
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Flea Man มวยสากล East Side VIP Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: @ferociousflea Posts: 44,056 vCash: 75	Re: John Wayne Parr comeback is official You spastic! It ain't happening and Somluck would KILL JCVD. Kill yourself you thick twat.
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Flea Man มวยสากล East Side VIP Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: @ferociousflea Posts: 44,056 vCash: 75	Re: John Wayne Parr comeback is official It's laughable, laughable to think it would anything other than a slaughter! Although it might've been a glorified exhibition mind you.
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02-20-2013, 11:27 PM	#69
Thracian Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 176 vCash: 500	Re: John Wayne Parr comeback is official Many of you are misinformed. JCVD is 44-4 in full contact kickboxing: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] I saw an interview where he talked about how he was ashamed of using drugs, was a hero to his kids, and felt he needed to redeem himself. That's why he is doing this fight-- the first movie star to crossover and do a real fight. JCVD is a lot bigger than Somluck, who competed at 57 kilos/130 lbs. We all know size is an advantage in a striking contest. [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] ^Good info in this documentary. Last edited by Thracian; 02-20-2013 at 11:39 PM.
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02-21-2013, 02:27 AM	#72
Thracian Journeyman ESB Jr Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 176 vCash: 500	Re: John Wayne Parr comeback is official Did you watch the video? Did you hear the emotion in JCVD's voice when he says "I will not LOSE THIS FIGHT!" That's not acting, that's real.
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Flea Man มวยสากล East Side VIP Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: @ferociousflea Posts: 44,056 vCash: 75	Re: John Wayne Parr comeback is official I'm starting to get the feeling you're a fucking idiot with no ability to judge a fighter. I'll give your book a miss.
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Flea Man มวยสากล East Side VIP Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: @ferociousflea Posts: 44,056 vCash: 75	Re: John Wayne Parr comeback is official Thank fuck for that! I was genuinely very worried
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