Former MMA fighter Tiki Ghosn and Deen the Great get in altercation
Retired MMA fighter Tiki Ghosn was seen on video getting into an altercation with Nurideen Shabazz, an influencer-turned-boxer known as Deen the Great. The video has gone viral.
Ghosn was seen landing a strike to the face of Shabazz, punching him out at a party following a confrontation that appeared to be started by the influencer. Shabazz could be heard questioning why Ghosn would deny knowing who he was.
"You do know who I am," Shabazz was heard saying during the exchange.
"I don't know you," Ghosn told Shabazz. "Nice to meet you, though."
Things would escalate further after Shabazz continued his questioning of Ghosn. The men were quickly separated.
Shabazz was also seen being slapped by powerlifter Larry Wheels in a separate video from earlier in the week. That incident was referenced by Ghosn in the viral video during the exchange with Shabazz.
Both incidents can be found on Shabazz’s KICK stream. Former MMA fighter Quinton “Rampage” Jackson was seen in both videos. Ghosn is Jackson’s manager.
Who is Tiki Ghosn?
Ghosn produced a 10-7-0 record as a fighter, winning his last fight in March 2008 while snapping a streak of five consecutive losses.
The Southern California native was previously managed by current UFC president Dana White. Ghosn has worked as a coach on the Ultimate Fighter and worked with several notable names in the MMA world, including Tito Ortiz, Ken Shamrock and Michael Bisping.
Who is Deen the Great?
Shabazz won his first seven boxing fights; his second win was the only non-exhibition fight he's competed in.
He suffered his first loss to Amado Vargas in an exhibition fight in December 2025.
Shabszz has also served as a YouTube streamer since 2013 and has more than 528K subscribers.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Tiki Ghosn, Deen the Great get in altercation in viral video
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