tiki ghosn lands punch in viral altercation with influencer-turned-boxer Deen the Great
Retired mixed martial artist tiki ghosn is at the center of a viral confrontation after footage captured him striking influencer-turned-boxer Nurideen Shabazz, known publicly as Deen the Great, during a heated exchange at a social event. The short clip, which has circulated widely online, shows the moment tensions escalated and both men were quickly separated.
What the footage shows
The video opens with an exchange of words that escalates when Shabazz questions whether Ghosn knows who he is. Shabazz can be heard saying, "You do know who I am, " to which Ghosn replies, "I don't know you. Nice to meet you, though. " The verbal back-and-forth continues and at one point Ghosn lands a clean strike to Shabazz's face, leaving the influencer stunned. Others at the scene move in to separate the two men moments later.
During the exchange Ghosn references a prior incident in which Shabazz was on the receiving end of a slap by strength athlete Larry Wheels earlier in the week. That earlier run-in was also recorded and circulated online, and Ghosn’s comments in the new clip appear to draw on that context as the confrontation unfolds.
Background: careers and connections
Tiki Ghosn retired from professional MMA with a 10-7-0 record, winning his final bout in March 2008 after a five-fight losing streak. Since stepping away from active competition he has remained involved in the fight world as a coach and manager, working with notable fighters over the years and holding a close working relationship with Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, who appears in the footage. Ghosn has also served on a well-known televised fighting reality series as a coach.
Nurideen Shabazz has built a public profile as a content creator and boxer. He won his first seven boxing contests and has primarily streamed his fighting and social activity online. His only recorded boxing loss came in an exhibition match in December 2025, and he continues to promote fights and streams to a sizeable following.
Reaction and potential fallout
Clips of the altercation have prompted debate across social channels about responsibility and escalation in public settings. Some viewers defended Ghosn’s reaction as self-defense against persistent provocation, while others criticized the physical response and called for cooler heads at public gatherings. The presence of multiple personalities connected to combat sports in the footage has amplified attention and drawn scrutiny on both sides.
At the scene, those present intervened quickly, and no further violence was captured in the circulating clip. There has been no verified record in the footage of law enforcement involvement at the event, nor immediate statements from the participants outlining their perspectives beyond the recorded exchange.
The incident underscores how fast moments filmed at parties and streams can spread and shape public perception of fighters and creators alike. With both men known within combat-sport and online entertainment circles, the confrontation has already generated conversation about etiquette, provocation and how those with combat training choose to respond when confronted in social environments.
