PHOTO’s | Shaq Takes Over UFC Weekend In Orlando

The UFC’s first trip to Orlando, Florida, will go down as a smashing success.

UFC President, Dana White guaranteed the promotion’s return to the Central Florida city, following a successful gate and support from the local community.

One Orlando citizen was more welcoming than most. Four-time NBA Champion, Shaquille O’Neal rolled out the red carpet for his friends at the UFC.  The basketball mega-star hosted the UFC on FOX 11 pre-fight presser from his mansion, The Shaq Center’ and was available all night, Saturday, for photo ops.

Check it:

Damn I look like a lil kid next to @SHAQ pic.twitter.com/1Sj5eiMrfJ

— The Black Beast (@Thebeast_ufc) April 20, 2014

Super Heavyweight Match! The Reem vs @SHAQ !! pic.twitter.com/QR1GslHaHz

— Alistair Overeem (@Alistairovereem) April 20, 2014

Me and @SHAQ! pic.twitter.com/6usXsc0iWB

— Yoel Romero (@YoelRomeroMMA) April 20, 2014

@SHAQ ❤️ good to see you again Shaq! 😀 pic.twitter.com/zITwkX5kgu

— Julianna Peña (@VenezuelanVixen) April 20, 2014

Incase you were wondering, @SHAQ and I are not the same size pic.twitter.com/ugxFb6u0AU

— Megan Olivi (@MeganOlivi) April 19, 2014