UFC 104: Antoni Hardonk vs Patrick Barry in the works for October 24
by Jesse Holland on Jul 9, 2009 12:36 PM EDT
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Former K-1 kickboxer and current LA crime fighter Antoni Hardonk (8-5) has reportedly agreed to tangle with hard-hitting Patrick Barry (4-1) at UFC 104, which is scheduled for the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Calif., on Oct. 24 according to MMAWeekly.
Hardonk is coming off the first stoppage of his career courtesy of a Cheick Kongo blitzkrieg at UFC 97 last April. Prior to that, the talented striker was the winner of three straight, taking our Mike Wessel via second round technical knockout at UFC 92 and scoring impressive back-to-back victories over Eddie Sanchez and Colin Robinson.
The Kongo loss brings Hardonk's record to 4-3 inside the Octagon since his debut at UFC 65 in November 2006.
Barry made his UFC debut last December at UFC 92 "Ultimate 2008″ where he peppered Dan Evensen into a TKO stoppage with brutal low kicks. The New Orleans native was undefeated in four chances with all four contests ending via first round (T)KO.
That streak was interrupted with a submission loss to massive King of the Cage heavyweight champion Tim Hague at UFC 98 back on May 23. "Get Hype" is a decorated San Shou champion with experience in K-1 and the World Combat League.
UFC 104 currently features a light heavyweight title fight between newly-minted champion Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida in his first title defense against 2005 Pride FC Middleweight Grand Prix winner Mauricio "Shogun" Rua. In addition, top heavyweight prospects Cain Velaquez and Shane Carwin are expected to hook up their ham hocks in a potential number one contender eliminator match in the co main event.
To check out the latest UFC 104 fight card and rumors click here.
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wonder if we’ll see any leg kicks in this fight?
by danburoojy on Jul 9, 2009 12:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
possibly. im still happy Hardonk is still in the UFC, some more Dutch fighters would be nice. we have good fighters overhere
by MMA040 on Jul 9, 2009 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have seen Hardonk fight.
Can anybody fill me in on Barry?
by OJR on Jul 9, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barry is a WCL fighter who has great kicks and some heavy hands. He has great right low kicks and left high kicks. He took out Dan Evanson with leg kicks, but lost to Tim Hauge because he has absolutly no ground game. In my opinion Barry is the more powerful striker, but Hardonk is better on the ground. Believe it or not I think the easiest way for Hardonk to win is if he takes this thing to the ground. I would rather see a stand up war, which I think it will be. I’m excited for this fight and actually mentioned it before as a potentially good fight. I’m glad they put it together and hope it’s a good one.
by DB on Jul 9, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome. You are a credit to this site.
Thanks, DB.
by OJR on Jul 9, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah Barry should win this if it stays standing, he’s got incredible power and Hardonk is not too good when it comes to the hands, he was dropped by Eddie Sanchez…
by RoBerto Bergassola on Jul 9, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i wouldn’t give it so easily on the feet to barry. i think hardonk will likely have reach on him.
by JB on Jul 9, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Regardless, this is going to be a very techinical standup war that I HOPE makes the PPV telecast. It should look very much like a K-1 fight, but with 5 minute rounds.
THE BIG KABOSH!!!!!!!!! It’s good night Irene!!!!!!
by ViolentMike on Jul 9, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This entire fight is going to be a non-stop exchange of leg kicks. Hurts just thinking about it.
Barry disappointed me when he lost to that CAN-adian sasquatch in his last outing. This time at least he probably won’t be taken to the ground – but Hardonk isn’t exactly a slouch standing. Very tough fight to call but it should be an entertaining one.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 9, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hardonk wins if he takes it to the ground. (Wow, never thought i would say that.) Both have K1 experience, so finally real world class striking from two mediocre MMA fighters. Usually it’s the other way around.
by NameNotRequired on Jul 9, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Totally NNR. Barry has the faster, crisper punches, but I’d give Hardonk the edge when it comes to kicks. I really don’t want to see this fight go to the ground, but it might be the first and only time Hardonk has submitted anyone in five or six years.
by Jeremyjackson on Jul 9, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pat Berry has k1 kickboxing and zero ground game , great kicks all around imho ..
Hes had 2 fights in the UFC so far , won his first tko via leg kicks (1rd) and lost his 2nd via choke/guillotine (1rd) after he almost round house kicked Tim Hagues head off , but he gave up his back and basically let him get the choke …
by Dayzah on Jul 9, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smiling Pat Barry for the win. I’ve been kicked by him before…hardest hit I have ever taken.
by XfistXflyingX on Jul 9, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All standup and no ground attacks, sounds like the type of fight the Shaw’s wanted Petruzzeli and Kimbo to have at the last EliteXc show
by bobby o'shea on Jul 9, 2009 12:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hardonk can sub him easily , why would he trade with him if he doesnt have too?
Their striking is pretty similar but Hardonks ground game is many many lvls above Pat Berry but in the end that isnt saying much cause Pat Berry is a Houston Alexander but with more technical striking but 0 ground game. Hardonk has like a 20 compared too Pat’s 0.
by Dayzah on Jul 9, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone else getting sick of the term “ham hocks” because i sure am
by brendan on Jul 9, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ya…I’ve been saying lunch pails but I’m getting sick of that too
by McArthur on Jul 9, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
show be a good stand up war.might as well be in k-1.
by roy on Jul 9, 2009 12:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cool fight – but I think Hardonk will easily win this – he has fought tougher opponents (Kongo), and so you got to give him the advantage.
Whilst we’re on Euro fighters – I’d like to see Mustapha Al-Turk get one more fight before Dana White sacks him. I don’t think he has much of a future in UFC, but he is fun to watch.
by jimbo on Jul 9, 2009 12:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he doesn’t even come close to belonging in the UFC but 1 more shot would be fair after that last fight he had
by McArthur on Jul 9, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There you go Nick-sub. It’s everything you could ever ask for.
by jay on Jul 9, 2009 12:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Call me crazy, but I see Hardonk taking this fight to the ground, given Barrys complete lack of ground game.
He could be smug and try to outstrike Barry as they are both more or less K1 calibre kickboxers.
But i have a feeling Hardonk will have a good gameplan.
by DirtyML on Jul 9, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ya I think he should and prolly will take it down too the ground .. Hardonk doenst want 2 losses in a row , he will take Pat out of his comfort zone and choke him out more then likely .. If his coaches are worth a damn for this camp thats what he would do.
A good sub is just as good as a good ko and are both W’s .. I say why chance it on the feet if you know your better on the ground.
by Dayzah on Jul 9, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A fight I wished for the exact moment when I found out Barry was signed with UFC.
Barry’s lowkicks is WAY better than Hardonk’s and Barry is going to win this… with or without lowkicks!
by JonnyBoy on Jul 9, 2009 1:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey, speaking of which, when is tim hague’s next fight? not that he’s a big player but i gotta bring attention to a fellow albertan.
by JB on Jul 9, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he’s going up against todd duffee at 102.
both hardonk and berry have great leg kicks, i think the edge goes to hardonk though, heavier guy, with berry having harder punches. should be interesting
by neihrick on Jul 9, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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