Raymond Daniels is making the jump from Bellator Kickboxing to Bellator MMA.
MMA Fighting confirmed with officials that the kickboxing standout will make his first MMA appearance for the promotion when he takes on Jon Durrant in a welterweight bout on the main card of Bellator Birmingham on May 4.
The 38-year-old Californian made the announcement on his social media Tuesday:
“It’s time to drop that fire,” Daniels wrote. “The wait is officially over. England be warned, you have incoming: RD cometh to MMA on May 4th.”
He added, “I’m not coming to MMA to participate, partake, fight or take over.