The Karate Combat pit nearly added a heck of a name to its hit-list.
Raymond Daniels, a former champion in kickboxing, has always been one of the most interesting figures in combat sports. Want proof? Look no further than his iconic 2019 knockout of Wilker Barros in Bellator. So it should come as no surprise that at age 42, Daniels is still out here making highlights — it’s just that the highlight he made this past Saturday at Karate Combat 35 probably wasn’t the kind he anticipated.
The clip was posted by Daniel on Monday via his Instagram . You can see the “The Real Deal”, miss one kick, then almost fall out of the Karate Combat canvas by ramming his head into it.
” To be honest, I was hit by the Karate Combat pit more than any other fighter in my entire career,” Daniels joked.
Daniels eventually defeated Franklin Mina by unanimous decision. It makes perfect sense that he can laugh about the whole thing.
His resilience even drew plaudits from other fighters best known for their flashy kicks.
“Bro, how are you able to not fracture your neck man?” Stephen Thompson commented on Instagram. You just shrugged it off like .”
“That’s called commitment to finish that spinning kick,” added Cung Le. “Great job!! !”
