Round 1
Barry and Hardonk trade low kicks through the opening minute of combat. Both fighters connected clean. Hardonk lands a stinging kick to Barry’s left leg, which forces the American to switch to Southpaw. Hardonk accidentally pokes Barry in the eye and time is called. Hardonk continues to attack the legs of his opponent, whether Barry fights as a left hander or from the orthodox stance. Hardonk slips throwing a kick and Barry takes advantage. Barry hops on top into side control, where he punches from the top and controls position. Hardonk gets back to his feet and is clipped by a Barry right hook. Both of Barry’s legs are bruised up from the low kicks. Hardonk stays with his low kick game plan and it’s working as he frustrates Barry in the final seconds of the round.
Round 2
Barry’s right eye is swollen from the first-round eye poke, but it doesn’t affect him early as he scores with several right-hook leads to the head of Hardonk. Barry’s confidence is at an all-time high as he starts to land at will. Hardonk, frustrated from the assault, attempts a rare takedown. Barry stuffs it easily. Hardonk steps forward in the pocket and is hit with a jab on the top of the head. He stumbles from the blow and Barry pounces with a savage right hand to the fallen fighter. Barry raises his arms before referee Josh Rosenthal takes action at 2:30 of round two. Impressive performance from Patrick Barry.
Pat Barry defeats Antoni Hardonk by TKO at 3:31 of Round 2.