“Ain’t been picked up since he was baby” – 7’1″, 351-pound giant Shaquille O’Neal gets lifted off the ground by 5’4″ female UFC fighter, leaving NBA fans SHOCKED
NBA enthusiasts were astounded when the 115-pound UFC champ, Zhang Weili, effortlessly hoisted the towering Shaquille O'Neal.

Shaquille O'Neal (L,R, via IMAGO and Twitter)
Shaquille O’Neal is considered one of the most outgoing and fun personalities in sports. He strives to collaborate with and meet athletes from various sports to learn from them. In a recent meeting with UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili, he had a firsthand experience of the incredible power possessed by the pound-for-pound number 1 ranked female fighter in the UFC.
Zhang recently met up with Big Diesel at a gym where Shaquille O’Neal asked her to demonstrate some of her skills. Initially, Zhang lightly punched Shaq, but he encouraged her to punch as she did inside the cage. Zhang then landed a punch that still left Shaq visibly stunned. She then proceeded to lift Shaq with a single leg.
Shaq is an avid MMA fan and has attended many UFC events, attributing his success in the NBA to his MMA training. He was amazed by the UFC champion’s power. This was remarkable given that Shaq stands at 7’1″ tall and weighs over 350 pounds, creating a weight difference of almost 250 pounds between the two. Zhang, who is just 5’4” and fights at 115 pounds, lifting Diesel up is a feat that would surprise anyone.
NBA fans left shocked after 115-pound UFC champion lifts up Shaquille O’Neal
Zhang Weili is one of the best fighters in UFC history. She currently holds the title of the number 1 pound-for-pound women’s fighter in the UFC and is the reigning 115-pound champion. She left NBA fans in awe when she effortlessly lifted Shaq, who weighs 350 pounds. Many NBA fans expressed their astonishment at the strength of the UFC champion. Here are some of their reactions:

Zhang is coming off a victory over Amanda Lemos agt UFC 292, where she successfully defended her title. She is currently in the process of recovering from the fight and is on the lookout for her next opponent.
It’s evident from the clips that Shaq would prefer not to face the champion anytime soon. Zhang is undeniably one of the most dominant fighters in the world and aspires to continue her reign.
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