Influencer Deen The Great, whose real name is Nurideen Shabazz, is speaking out after a chaotic run of public confrontations that ended with him being knocked to the ground by former UFC fighter Tiki Ghosn at a party.
Video from the event, hosted by Quinton Rampage Jackson, shows what began as a polite greeting turning tense after Ghosn said he did not recognize Shabazz. Words were exchanged, tempers rose and Ghosn ultimately struck Shabazz, sending him to the floor before bystanders stepped in.
Ex UFC fighter elbowing me for the clip knowing I’m intoxicated… ight bet pic.twitter.com/Bv7A5cqFcA
— DeenTheGreat (@DeenTheGreat) February 18, 2026
The incident came just one day after Shabazz appeared in separate footage being slapped by powerlifter Larry Wheels, after he repeatedly tried to touch the legendary body builder’s wife, adding to the crazy week.
After the altercation, Shabazz addressed the situation and took responsibility for his part. “I apologize on my end,” he said. “I feel like it didn’t have to get physical, but sometimes you deal with the consequences.”
Powerlifter Larry Wheels just slapped boxer Deen The Great for disrespecting his wife pic.twitter.com/naTsrkYWlf
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) February 17, 2026
Still, the influencer made it clear he wants closure in a controlled setting, calling for a boxing exhibition against Ghosn. “We can do this in the ring and make it official,” he said, later also name-checking Dana White while pushing for the matchup.
Many folks on the internet believe that Deen the Great deserved both beatdowns.