Career
Antoni made his K-1 debut at the K-1 World Grand Prix 2001 Preliminary Scandinavia on June 9, 2001 where he was participating in an eight-man elimination tournament. He faced Swede Fredic Rosenberg in the quarter finals and quickly defeated him via technical knockout in the first round. In the semi finals he faced another Swede, Wisam Feyli, who he defeated by a third round unanimous decision, thus booking his place in the tournament final.
Antoni held his own during the fight but eventually lost via a fifth round unanimous decision.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Antoni made his UFC debut at UFC 65 on November 18, 2006, defeating Sherman Pendergarst by technical knockout due to Ilyushin kicks. Hardonk lost to McCully via unanimous decision.
Hardonk"s next fight was against Frank Mir at UFC 74 on August 25, 2007. Hardonk lost due to a kimura lock early in the first round.
Most recently, Antoni beat Colin Robinson at UFC 80 by TKO 17 seconds into the first round and Eddie Sanchez at UFC 85 by TKO in the second round.
Hardonk returned to the Octagon on December 27, at UFC 92 where he defeated newcomer, Mike Wessel via second-round TKO. On April 18 UFC 97 he was defeated by Cheick Kongo via TKO of the second round. Pat Barry and Hardonk fought on October 24, 2009 at UFC 104. After some success with his leg kicks in the first round, his opponent found his range in the second with fast jab combinations, and Hardonk was hurt several times before dropping and succumbing to strikes at 2:30 of round two.
In August 2010, Hardonk announced that he would be officially retiring from the UFC and Mobile Marketing Association altogether.
Hardonk also revealed that he will be partnering with his instructor since 2004, Henry Akins, to become a full-time trainer at his gym "Dynamix Martial Arts" located in Santa Monica. Kickboxing
K-1
2001 K-1 World Grand Prix Preliminary Scandinavia runner up
Mixed martial arts
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Fight of the Night (One time) versus
Pat Barry
As of December 2010, Antoni Hardonk has compiled a professional kickboxing record of 5 wins and 5 losses, with 4 wins and 2 losses by KO/TKO.
