UFC 314 was more than just a night of thrilling fights. It was a night full of stars. Held at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, the event attracted big names like former U.S. President Donald Trump, tech giant Elon Musk, and UFC regular Joe Rogan. But in the sports community, it was NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal who stole the headline.
In a lighthearted twist, O’Neal found himself in a heated exchange with popular streamer Adin Ross during the show. If you didn’t know, the two already share a bitter but comedic history. So, many believe this amusing yet tense moment at UFC 314 was just a repeat of their past drama.
What Happened Between Shaquille O’Neal and Adin Ross That Turned Into a Legal Threat?
Shaquille O’Neal is no stranger to high-profile sporting events. So, as expected, he showed up to watch some stacked fights at the recent UFC 314 event and enjoy the epic MMA action.
But the drama didn’t come from inside the Octagon—it came from popular streamer Adin Ross.
As a streamer, it’s normal for the 24-year-old to go live or record moments during big events. However, things reportedly took a tense turn when Ross started filming O’Neal without his consent.
Surprisingly, O’Neal was sitting very close to Ross, making it easy for the streamer to capture the NBA legend on camera. If someone else had taken the video, maybe Shaq wouldn’t have reacted the same way. But given their bitter, comedic past, it’s clear that the NBA legend doesn’t really like Ross.
In the viral footage, O’Neal is seen visibly angry as soon as he notices Ross filming. He appears to mouth the words, “I’mma f***ing kill you,” while making a throat-slash gesture toward the streamer. Ross, known for his bold and provocative behavior, didn’t back down. He challenged Shaq by saying, “Do it.”
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The tense situation escalated even more when Ross posted the clip on social media with the caption: “@Shaq please do it. I can’t wait to sue.” Later, more video surfaced showing Ross continuing to film the four-time NBA champ. At one point, Shaq reportedly snapped, saying, “What the f**k are you looking at?”
The M&Ms Candy Incident That Started Their Feud
The feud between Shaquille O’Neal and Adin Ross started a few weeks before UFC 314 at a DAZN Fight Night event. Shaq and Adin were sitting near each other when Adin decided to prank the 53-year-old. While Shaq was eating a bag of M&Ms, Adin grabbed the candy out of his hand, causing some to fall on the floor.
Shaq gets pissed at Adin Ross after he smacked his leg and spilled Shaq’s M&M’s 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/RQVvGYGorY
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) March 28, 2025
Even though Shaq is known for joking around, this prank seemed to irritate him. A video showed Shaq giving Adin a “death stare,” signaling he wasn’t happy at all. The video went viral, and people laughed at what happened, but it also caused some tension between them. After this candy prank, many thought Adin would keep teasing Shaq, and that’s exactly what happened at UFC 314.
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