WATCH: Shaquille O’Neal coughs out smoke reacting to INSANE MMA-style spinning kick knockout

NBA basketbal legend Shaquille O'Neal recently uploaded a hilarious reaction to a spinning knockout kick on his Instagram page.

WATCH: Shaquille O’Neal coughs out smoke reacting to INSANE MMA-style spinning kick knockout

Shaquille O'Neal's hilarious reaction to kick ( Image via Instagram )

NBA basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal has an extensive following of over 34 million followers on Instagram. He recently uploaded a hilarious reaction to a spinning knockout kick on his Instagram.

The video is a clip from a showdown between two female athletes in the ring. One of the fighters delivered a striking spinning kick to her opponent’s face. The clip ended with Shaq’s hilarious reaction as he choked on the hookah he was smoking with a stunned look on his face. In the captions, Shaq wrote: 

She kicked the hookah out that lady.
Shaquille O’Neal via Instagram
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Shaquille O’Neal is a former American basketball player, widely regarded as the dominant center of his era. He achieved significant success in the National Basketball Association (NBA), winning four NBA titles. Besides basketball, Shaq is known for his diverse ventures, including ownership of various businesses and significant personal achievements. He holds an Ed.D. and is often referred to as Dr. Shaquille O’Neal.

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Shaq credits his success in basketball, including winning NBA championships, to his training in mixed martial arts (MMA). O’Neal emphasized that MMA training played a significant role in his achievements and highlighted its impact on his game. While known for his basketball career, O’Neal expressed that his natural athleticism, explosiveness, and dexterity would have made him a formidable MMA fighter if he had pursued that path in his prime.

Shaquille O’Neal and his multiple appearances in the UFC

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has made multiple appearances and garnered attention in the UFC community. While he is not a professional UFC fighter, notable instances have involved him and the UFC.

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Shaquille O’Neal and Zhang Weili ( Image via X )

The basketball legend made an appearance in 2010. Shaq was a secret character in the video game “UFC Undisputed 2010”. Since retiring from the NBA, Shaq has built a substantial business empire. Shaq is involved in diverse ventures such as restaurants, movie theaters, retail malls, car washes, fitness centers, and nightclubs, and many franchises. He once regretted not pursuing a UFC career due to his busy schedule as an NBA analyst and entrepreneur.

Shaq even participated in a playful UFC-related challenge. He folded from a body shot and was lifted into the air by UFC champion Zhang Weili, showcasing their size difference. In a recent Instagram post, UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili lifted the 351 lbs Shaquille O’Neal, leaving him visibly stunned.

The video showcased Weili’s impressive strength, defying their weight difference. This feat garnered attention on social media, with Shaquille O’Neal expressing amazement at the UFC champion’s strength.

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