Yeah, eventually you may get used to his patterns, and then it will be a matter of luck because some stuff, you just can't dodge. Which is bad if you're doing hard mode and he happens to hit you with his claw.
Well, I think I'm starting to put a strategy together that should kick his adam. Now all I need is for him to decide what attack to use, and, if it's a laser, him to fire at the right place, at the right time. You want to hear what I'm thinking?