Antoni Hardonk is born on May 2 1976. He is a Dutch mixed marital arts fighter. He is also a kick boxer. Antoni Hardonk has competed in K1 and UFC. He made a marvelous debut in UFC 65 and defeated Sherman Pandergarst. This victory was by technical knock out due to leg kicks. He is associated with Vos gym in Amsterdam. Antoni Hardonk’s height is 6’4 and weight 245lbs. Antoni Hardonk’s specialized style is kick boxing and BJJ.
Antoni Hardonk’s MMA record is 5-2-0. Out of his 5 victories, 1 was via knock out, 2 were via decision and 2 were by submission. On, 1/28/2001 at Rings Holland Antoni Hardonk won against Peter Verschuren via TKO in round 1. On, 12/5/2003 Antoni Hardonk won against Will Elworthy at La Resa Dei Conti 7 via submission (rear naked choke) in round 1. But in the same event in round 2, Antoni Hardonk lost against Jakubowski through decision. Antoni Hardonk participated in K1 MMA Romanex on 5/22/2004 against Kozan but lost through decision in round 2. At Rumble On The Rock,2004 Antoni Hardonk was the winner against Wes Sims via submission (key lock) in round 1. At Bushido Europe Rotterdam Rumble, Antoni Hardonk won against Ibragim Magomedov in round 2 via TKO. At UFC 65 bad intentions held on 11/18/2006 Antoni Hardonk won against Sherman Pendergarst via KO (punch) in round 1.
At UFC Fight Night 9, which was originally between Antoni Hardonk and Frank Mir, but due to shoulder injury Frank is replaced by Justin McCully.
Antoni Hardonk is very hard working and dedicated fighter. He keeps an eagle eye towards his target. Antoni Hardonk’s opponents must be fully prepared before facing him in a fight. He has won many fights till now. He has undergone world- class training. Antoni has a very skilled stand up and ground game. In Holland Antoni Hardonk focuses more on kick- boxing. When he is in Los Angeles, he concentrates more on jiu-jitsu and wrestling.
Earnesto Hoost and Rob Kaman were his inspiration. After he saw them he got interested in kickboxing. When he was 16, he started training. In case of jiu-jitsu, his inspiration was Royce Gracie. These inspirations were his heroes. He has graduated with a degree in business management. He started as a kickboxing instructor. |
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