Shaquille O’Neal, a towering figure in the NBA and a prominent social media personality became curious about the individual responsible for editing an image that portrayed him with a modified physique. In a surprising turn of events, a UFC contract holder confessed to being the person behind the altered image of the legendary basketball player.

Shaquille O’Neal, a well-known figure in the sports world, is frequently captured in photographs alongside athletes from various disciplines. Interestingly, it has come to light that Shaquille O’Neal has already crossed paths with the individual responsible for modifying his image.

UFC Contract holder sends a message to Shaquille O’Neal

Hasbulla Magomedovich Magomedov, also known as Hasbulla, is a social media sensation who has gained significant popularity, particularly for his association with UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov. Despite standing at approximately 101 centimeters or 3 feet tall due to a growth hormone deficiency, he has garnered a considerable following. Hasbulla’s impact on the UFC has been so significant that UFC President Dana White even awarded him a UFC contract a few months ago, recognizing the attention and interest he has generated for the organization.

Hasbulla, the energetic 20-year-old social media personality, admitted to being the one behind the edited image of Shaquille O’Neal. When O’Neal inquired about the person responsible for altering his size, Hasbulla playfully responded with, “My bad OG”. The lively internet sensation also shared a picture of himself and the Big Diesel on a yacht, highlighting the stark contrast in size between the two. Hasbulla’s online presence continues to captivate audiences with his lively persona.

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Shaquille O’Neal and Hasbulla spotted together

Shaquille O’Neal and Hasbulla share a jovial rapport, as evidenced by their encounter on a yacht a while ago, where they collaborated on a video reel. In the footage, the three-feet-tall star playfully punches the four-time champion, with O’Neal humorously pretending to be knocked out. Shaq amusingly captioned the video as “almost knocked me out”, showcasing their lighthearted interaction. Hasbulla, who hails from Dagestan, the birthplace of MMA legend Khabib Nurmagomedov, has garnered immense popularity among fight fans. The coming together of these two influential figures from different backgrounds is heartening to witness.

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