tiki ghosn draws attention after elbow knocks streamer unconscious at Rampage Jackson party
Former UFC featherweight tiki ghosn is at the center of a viral confrontation after a video clip showed him elbowing streamer DeenTheGreat during a house party hosted by Quinton "Rampage" Jackson on Tuesday night ET. The clip, which spread rapidly on social media, captured a tense exchange that concluded with a decisive strike and renewed scrutiny of provocateur-style streaming culture.
What happened at the party
Footage from the gathering shows DeenTheGreat, also known as Nurideen Shabazz, approaching Ghosn and taking exception to Ghosn saying he did not know who the streamer was. The interaction escalated quickly: Shabazz can be heard telling Ghosn that he did not like him and threatened to slap him. Ghosn responded with a question about an earlier incident and then delivered a sharp elbow that dropped the streamer to the floor.
Witnesses at the scene did not intervene before the strike, and Ghosn notably remained steady, even holding his drink during the exchange. The clip circulated widely within hours and prompted debate about where the line sits between on-camera provocation and real-world consequences when content creators push boundaries in environments populated by trained fighters.
Reactions from fighters and the wider community
Responses from the combat sports community were swift. Several well-known fighters offered public approval of Ghosn's response, praising the former professional's restraint and technique. Some critics, meanwhile, questioned the escalation and warned about the potential legal and career ramifications for everyone involved.
The incident added to a difficult 24-hour stretch for the streamer. On Feb. 17 ET, DeenTheGreat was also involved in a separate confrontation when professional powerlifter Larry Wheels slapped him outside a restaurant after the streamer allegedly made inappropriate comments toward Wheels' wife during a livestreamed double date featuring the same host. The back-to-back encounters have only intensified scrutiny of confrontational streaming tactics and the safety risks they can create.
Background on tiki ghosn and what this means going forward
Ghosn fought professionally from 1998 to 2009 and holds experience against notable opponents from that era. He has remained connected to the sport as a manager and trainer, running an established training center and guiding several fighters' careers. Those credentials inform public perception of his actions in the contest, lending his response credibility in the eyes of some observers.
For DeenTheGreat, who promotes a persona built around provocative IRL content and has competed on multiple boxing events, the incidents have become a cautionary tale. Critics argue that seeking viral moments by provoking combat athletes can invite real physical risk, while defenders of such content point to its role in building digital followings and entertainment value.
Legally, the situation remains murky. No official law-enforcement updates have been made public about either incident. Industry insiders suggest the fallout could range from social media blowback and lost partnerships to potential civil complaints if any party pursues formal action. For fighters and influencers alike, the episode underscores a recurring tension: how to balance publicity-driven behavior with personal safety and professional reputation.
As the clip continues to circulate, the wider conversation centers on responsibility — both for creators who provoke and for events that mix entertainers with trained combat athletes. Whether this episode will have long-term effects on those involved remains to be seen, but it has already fueled fresh debate about the ethics and hazards of real-time, confrontation-focused content.
