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Shaq puts things in perspective at UFC on FOX 11

Shaquille O’Neal puts size in perspective when Yoel Romero sought him out for a photo op after soundly beating Brad Tavares at UFC on FOX 11.

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Chris Palmquist
April 20, 2014 · 1 min read
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This Yoel Romero.

The former world champion in freestyle wrestling is an intimidating dude. Fighting at 185 and with a height of 5′ 10″, Romero undoubtedly walks around at over 200 pounds.

After the fight Romero sought out huge MMA fan Shaquille O’Neal, for a photo op. That put the size of human beings in perspective.

Yoel Romero @YoelRomeroMMA

Me and @SHAQ!

The next man to challenge for the baddest man on the planet title, FabricioWerdum, also sought Shaq out.

This is Shaq and 6′ 3″ 260 pound Derrick Lewis.

The Black Beast @Thebeast_ufc

Damn I look like a lil kid next to @SHAQ 

This is Shaq with 6′ 4″ 265 pound Alistair Overeem.

Alistair Overeem @Alistairovereem

Super Heavyweight Match! The Reem vs @SHAQ !! 

Shaq with UFC host & reporter Megan Olivi.

Shaq with Miesha Tate and Bryan Caraway

And I’m even wearing 5 inch heels.

However, to truly appreciate the range of the human physical condition, this is Shaq with bouncer and sometime actor Calvin Lane, who is reportedly 7′ 6″ and over 400 pounds.

This is Shaq with retired NBA player Yao Ming, who is a confirmed 7′ 6″ but barely breaks 300 pounds.

And this is the tallest man in history – RoberWadlow at 8′ 11″ and 440 pounds. He has a shoe size of 37.

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