Post by The Sandmen on Oct 15, 2020 14:33:53 GMT -5
Joachim Hansen is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Dominick Cruz doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Joachim Hansen and Dominick Cruz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Brilliant combination from Joachim Hansen
Cruz is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Joachim Hansen fakes a punch and launches himself over Cruz!
Nice move by Hansen who clinches and pushes Cruz against the cage
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hansen is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz takes a break to breathe while holding Joachim Hansen.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Cruz is holding Joachim Hansen's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joachim Hansen shows great balance while pushing away Dominick Cruz
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Dominick Cruz is taking the best of the fight.
Every time Joachim Hansen attempts to get inside
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Poorly executed technique. Joachim Hansen looks to counter!
Joachim Hansen swings...
hard impact to Cruz's face!
Joachim Hansen leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cruz
Hansen shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hansen pushes off of Dominick Cruz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Cruz stumbles backwards but Joachim Hansen chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Joachim Hansen postures up and launches another series of punches!
Cruz pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Joachim Hansen's offensive.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joachim Hansen embrace and tries to move away...
Joachim Hansen pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hansen is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Poorly executed technique. Joachim Hansen looks to counter!
Joachim Hansen is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Hansen catches an ankle and Cruz is tripped to the mat!
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Hansen's cheek from the guard.
Joachim Hansen uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Joachim Hansen is looking to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Dominick Cruz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Hansen is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Joachim Hansen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hansen is trying to counter now!
Joachim Hansen looks to posture up and open Dominick Cruz's guard...
Joachim Hansen forces Dominick Cruz to open his guard.
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Hansen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hansen's side.
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Hansen
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Hansen is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Joachim Hansen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Hansen tries to escape from the closed guard
Hansen succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Cruz
Joachim Hansen tries to pass to half guard...
Dominick Cruz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Hansen looks to work from half guard.
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Joachim Hansen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Cruz
Joachim Hansen throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Cruz
Joachim Hansen positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Cruz covers himself well
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Joachim Hansen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Cruz
Joachim Hansen tries to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Dominick Cruz's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Hansen's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hansen tries to cover his face,
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Hansen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hansen's side.
Hansen seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Joachim Hansen is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That punishment by Dominick Cruz has left Hansen staggered! Dominick Cruz should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Joachim Hansen is having a nightmare! Steve Mazzagatti watches for the moment he has to end this!
Hansen's Mouth is beginning to swell
Hansen seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Joachim Hansen tries to open Cruz's guard...
Cruz breaks the lock and covers himself from Hansen's punches
Hansen misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hansen is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Joachim Hansen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Hansen tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Joachim Hansen. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Cruz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Hansen struggles... Dominick Cruz is unable to take him down
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cruz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joachim Hansen didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Hansen
Cruz moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Hansen
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hansen's being punished here!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Hansen
As the fight continues it seems that Dominick Cruz is taking the best of the fight.
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Joachim Hansen's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Cruz has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Cruz launches a barrage of elbows over Hansen's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Hansen doesn't fight back!
Hansen's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Joachim Hansen...
Joachim Hansen takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Hansen
Dominick Cruz throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Hansen's face with those brutal elbows! Hansen needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Hansen
Terrible one sided match... Hansen was not ready to fight a fighter of Dominick Cruz caliber.
Cruz is in closed guard... Hansen tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Hansen
Cruz looks to be in very good shape.
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Joachim Hansen's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Hansen
Dominick Cruz storms over Hansen with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Hansen's face with his elbows!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Hansen
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Joachim Hansen's guard...
Joachim Hansen's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Hansen
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Joachim Hansen blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Cruz misses a step and Joachim Hansen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joachim Hansen attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Hansen
Cruz sits over his knees and pushes away Hansen's leg!
Dominick Cruz is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Cruz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls Joachim Hansen to his stomach and takes his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Hansen
Dominick Cruz storms over Hansen with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Hansen's face with his elbows!
Cruz is in rear mount over Hansen
Cruz tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Hansen! Cruz has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Hansen with one hook in
Cruz has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Hansen.
Nicely done! Cruz now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Hansen with two hooks in
Dominick Cruz storms over Hansen with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Hansen's face with his elbows!
That brutal impact left Hansen laid out on the mat! Dominick Cruz's corner come in to congratulate him!
Hansen's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Forehead
Winner is Dominick Cruz by KO (Elbows) at 3:11 Round 2
Statistics: Joachim Hansen
Punches 1/5 (20%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/11 (36%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/15 (7%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 368 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 36/59 (61%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 368 s
You guys remember Dennis Hallman and his awful shorts?
Dominick Cruz doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Joachim Hansen and Dominick Cruz touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Brilliant combination from Joachim Hansen
Cruz is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Poorly executed technique. Dominick Cruz looks to counter!
Dominick Cruz tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Joachim Hansen fakes a punch and launches himself over Cruz!
Nice move by Hansen who clinches and pushes Cruz against the cage
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hansen is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Cruz takes a break to breathe while holding Joachim Hansen.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Cruz is holding Joachim Hansen's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Joachim Hansen shows great balance while pushing away Dominick Cruz
The clock says 0:50 in the 1 round
As the fight continues it seems that Dominick Cruz is taking the best of the fight.
Every time Joachim Hansen attempts to get inside
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Poorly executed technique. Joachim Hansen looks to counter!
Joachim Hansen swings...
hard impact to Cruz's face!
Joachim Hansen leans forwards and tries to grapple with Cruz
Hansen shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hansen pushes off of Dominick Cruz and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Cruz stumbles backwards but Joachim Hansen chases him and continues the rain of blows!
The fighters are clinching.
Joachim Hansen postures up and launches another series of punches!
Cruz pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Joachim Hansen's offensive.
Cruz doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Joachim Hansen embrace and tries to move away...
Joachim Hansen pushes Cruz forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Dominick Cruz tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Hansen is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Poorly executed technique. Joachim Hansen looks to counter!
Joachim Hansen is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Hansen catches an ankle and Cruz is tripped to the mat!
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Hansen's cheek from the guard.
Joachim Hansen uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Joachim Hansen is looking to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Dominick Cruz has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Hansen is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Joachim Hansen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hansen is trying to counter now!
Joachim Hansen looks to posture up and open Dominick Cruz's guard...
Joachim Hansen forces Dominick Cruz to open his guard.
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Hansen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hansen's side.
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Cruz
Cruz tries to close his guard around Hansen
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Hansen is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Joachim Hansen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Hansen tries to escape from the closed guard
Hansen succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Joachim Hansen is in open guard over Cruz
Joachim Hansen tries to pass to half guard...
Dominick Cruz can't prevent his opponent from passing. Hansen looks to work from half guard.
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Joachim Hansen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Cruz
Joachim Hansen throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Cruz
Joachim Hansen positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Cruz covers himself well
Cruz tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Joachim Hansen keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Cruz
Joachim Hansen tries to pass Dominick Cruz's guard...
Dominick Cruz's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Joachim Hansen is in half guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 1 round
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz launches a few punches to Hansen's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hansen tries to cover his face,
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz measures the resilience of Hansen's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Hansen's side.
Hansen seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Dominick Cruz Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Joachim Hansen is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
That punishment by Dominick Cruz has left Hansen staggered! Dominick Cruz should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Cruz knows his opponent is groggy and begins a relentless rain of punches!
Joachim Hansen is having a nightmare! Steve Mazzagatti watches for the moment he has to end this!
Hansen's Mouth is beginning to swell
Hansen seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Joachim Hansen tries to open Cruz's guard...
Cruz breaks the lock and covers himself from Hansen's punches
Hansen misses a step and Dominick Cruz sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hansen is in closed guard... Cruz tries to roll on the ground!
Joachim Hansen uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Joachim Hansen is in closed guard over Cruz
Hansen tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Joachim Hansen. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Avanhard Stadium (Pripyat, Ukraine) are cheering for the fighters.
Cruz grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Hansen struggles... Dominick Cruz is unable to take him down
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Dominick Cruz can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cruz fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Joachim Hansen didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Dominick Cruz is in open guard over Hansen
Cruz moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Hansen
Cruz positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hansen's being punished here!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Hansen
As the fight continues it seems that Dominick Cruz is taking the best of the fight.
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Joachim Hansen's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Cruz has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Cruz launches a barrage of elbows over Hansen's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if Hansen doesn't fight back!
Hansen's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Hansen measures the resilience of Cruz's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Cruz blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Cruz is trying to counter now!
Dominick Cruz looks to mount Joachim Hansen...
Joachim Hansen takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Hansen
Dominick Cruz throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Hansen's face with those brutal elbows! Hansen needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Hansen
Terrible one sided match... Hansen was not ready to fight a fighter of Dominick Cruz caliber.
Cruz is in closed guard... Hansen tries to roll on the ground!
Dominick Cruz uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Dominick Cruz is in closed guard over Hansen
Cruz looks to be in very good shape.
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Joachim Hansen's guard...
Dominick Cruz manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Hansen
Dominick Cruz storms over Hansen with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Hansen's face with his elbows!
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Hansen
Dominick Cruz tries to pass Joachim Hansen's guard...
Joachim Hansen's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Hansen
Cruz delivers a few accurate elbows!
Joachim Hansen blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Cruz misses a step and Joachim Hansen sees an opportunity to counter him!
Joachim Hansen attempts to move to full guard
Dominick Cruz keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Dominick Cruz is in half guard over Hansen
Cruz sits over his knees and pushes away Hansen's leg!
Dominick Cruz is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Dominick Cruz is in side mount over Joachim Hansen
Cruz tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Dominick Cruz is in full mount over Joachim Hansen
Joachim Hansen tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Dominick Cruz rolls Joachim Hansen to his stomach and takes his back!
Cruz is in rear mount over Hansen
Dominick Cruz storms over Hansen with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Hansen's face with his elbows!
Cruz is in rear mount over Hansen
Cruz tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Hansen! Cruz has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Hansen with one hook in
Cruz has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Hansen.
Nicely done! Cruz now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Cruz is in rear mount over Hansen with two hooks in
Dominick Cruz storms over Hansen with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Cruz doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Hansen's face with his elbows!
That brutal impact left Hansen laid out on the mat! Dominick Cruz's corner come in to congratulate him!
Hansen's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Joachim Hansen's Forehead
Winner is Dominick Cruz by KO (Elbows) at 3:11 Round 2
Statistics: Joachim Hansen
Punches 1/5 (20%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/11 (36%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/15 (7%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 368 s
Statistics: Dominick Cruz
Punches 2/2 (100%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/3 (33%)
GnP strikes 36/59 (61%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 368 s
You guys remember Dennis Hallman and his awful shorts?
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!