Jadson's Attack on Shandong Taishan to Defeat the Castle.
In the early hours of August 25, 1994, Jadson faced off against Shandong Taishan in what would become one of the most memorable and controversial fights in MMA history. The fight was held at the Madison Square Garden in New York City and it was a battle between two of the best fighters of their time.
The fight began with Jadson taking control of the opening round and controlling the pace of the bout. He landed a flurry of punches and kicks that left Taishan struggling to find his feet. However, Taishan refused to give up and fought back fiercely in the second round. He landed some powerful shots that put Jadson on the defensive.
As the fight continued into the third round, Jadson began to tire and Taishan took advantage by landing some more powerful strikes. The referee stepped in and stopped the fight with just over a minute remaining in the round. Taishan had won the fight by technical knockout.
The win was a huge moment for Jadson as it marked his first ever victory in the UFC and gave him a reputation as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world. However, the victory also came with controversy as many fans and media members felt that Taishan should have been given the win due to the way the fight ended.
Despite the controversy, Jadson's victory was a major milestone in his career and he went on to have a successful run in the UFC before retiring from fighting in 2007. The fight between Jadson and Taishan remains one of the most iconic fights in MMA history and is remembered fondly by fans of both fighters.