Former fighter tiki ghosn elbows streamer in viral house-party clip
Former UFC featherweight Tiki Ghosn has become the focus of a viral moment after an elbow strike at a Los Angeles house party left Kick streamer and Misfits Boxing competitor DeenTheGreat on the floor. The short clip circulated rapidly on social media, prompting widespread reaction and renewed scrutiny of streamer-driven provocation culture.
The moment that went viral
Footage from a private gathering hosted by Quinton "Rampage" Jackson captured an exchange in which the streamer, Nurideen Shabazz—known online as DeenTheGreat—approaches Ghosn and challenges him after Ghosn says he does not recognize him. Words escalate quickly: Shabazz tells Ghosn he dislikes him and threatens a slap. Ghosn responds with a sharp elbow that connects with the streamer's face and knocks him to the ground while Ghosn notably keeps hold of his drink.
The clip amassed millions of views on social platforms within hours, with many viewers criticizing the streamer for initiating the confrontation and others praising Ghosn for his decisive reaction. Several prominent figures from the combat sports world expressed support for Ghosn, while commentary on the incident focused on the risks that arise when content creators seek out conflict with trained fighters.
Back-to-back incidents put streamer in spotlight
The elbow at the house party was not the only public altercation involving DeenTheGreat in recent days. Earlier on Feb. 17 (ET), professional powerlifter and bodybuilder Larry Wheels slapped the streamer outside a restaurant after the streamer allegedly made inappropriate comments toward Wheels' wife during a livestreamed double-date event that the same host helped organize. That confrontation, combined with the house-party elbow, has left the streamer facing intense online criticism and questions about the safety and consequences of provocation-based content.
DeenTheGreat has cultivated a persona built on confrontational IRL streaming and says he holds a 7-0 professional boxing record and has taken part in multiple Misfits Boxing events. Still, the consecutive public run-ins have been widely shared as cautionary examples of how staged or spontaneous provocations can quickly escalate when trained fighters are involved.
Context and consequences
Tiki Ghosn competed in professional mixed martial arts from 1998 to 2009 and later moved into managerial and coaching roles. He is a long-time associate of the event host and has worked with a number of high-profile fighters, as well as founding an MMA training center in California in 2001. That background has shaped the public reaction, with many observers noting the difference in experience between retired professionals and internet personalities who seek viral moments.
Reactions to the house-party incident have been mixed but leaned toward criticism of the streamer for instigating both confrontations. Some combat sports personalities expressed visible approval of Ghosn's response, and others used the episode to debate boundaries for content creators who place themselves in confrontational situations. Whether the viral attention will harm or help the streamer's brand remains uncertain; immediate consequences include reputational fallout and a surge of scrutiny from both fans and critics.
The episode underscores broader tensions at the intersection of influencer culture and combat sports: when entertainers provoke trained fighters for content, the line between spectacle and real danger can be thin. In the short term, the incident has sparked significant social-media conversation and renewed debate about responsibility and accountability in public interactions that are filmed and broadcast live.
