Jacob Tanner’s amateur MMA debut did not go as hoped. At Friday night’s FAC 36 event in Independence, Mississippi, Tanner went up against Josh Davis in a heavyweight matchup. Davis, who previously earned a six-second knockout in his promotional debut last May, nearly beat that time by delivering a devastating running right hand that knocked Tanner face-first into the cage, prompting an immediate stoppage by the referee.
Davis, 26, remains undefeated as an amateur with a 3-0 record. Hailing from Missouri, he has yet to see any of his fights extend beyond the one-minute mark, including a 56-second knockout during his MMA debut with Synergy FC back in March. Training under UFC veteran Trey Ogden at Marathon MMA in Kansas, Davis is quickly emerging as a heavyweight talent to keep an eye on.
Records from Tapology and other databases show that Tanner had no previous experience in sanctioned bouts before suffering this loss.
Fan Take: This dominant performance by Josh Davis highlights the depth of up-and-coming talent in the heavyweight amateur ranks, something fight fans should be excited about. It signals a rising star whose explosive style could make a significant impact as he progresses, adding fresh excitement and unpredictability to the sport’s future.
Source: sports.yahoo.com
