Live streamer known as “Deen The Great” experienced a tumultuous week following a shocking slap from powerlifter-turned-bodybuilder Larry Wheels, closely followed by a brutal elbow strike from former UFC fighter Tiki Ghosn.
What Led to the Confrontation Between Larry Wheels and Deen The Great?
On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, video footage surfaced capturing Larry Wheels delivering a powerful slap to Nurideen Shabazz, a young professional boxer holding a record of 1-0-0, during an intense exchange on a Kick live stream. Eyewitnesses reported that Shabazz, who performs under the moniker “Deen The Great,” had inquired whether he could embrace Wheels’ wife. Although Rampage Jackson, present in the group, attempted to diffuse the escalating tension, Shabazz persisted in provoking Wheels by declaring, “His wife up for grabs.” In response, the renowned bodybuilder and prominent social media fitness influencer unleashed a forceful open-handed strike with his right arm, knocking Shabazz to the ground. Subsequently, Wheels shared the viral incident on X, captioning it with, “Don’t play with me,” and adding, “don’t think you can troll me IRL, respectfully.”
This dramatic moment quickly spread across social platforms, highlighting the raw intensity of the unscripted altercation and Wheels’ no-nonsense approach to personal boundaries.
How Did Tiki Ghosn Become Part of the Escalating Drama?
Rather than taking time to recuperate from what could have been a concussion-inducing blow, Shabazz ventured back into content creation, unwittingly stirring up further conflict. On Wednesday, February 18, another video emerged online, depicting “Deen the Great” exchanging heated words with UFC welterweight veteran Tiki Ghosn. The streamer seemed agitated because Ghosn had previously stated he was unfamiliar with him. Shabazz challenged this, insisting, “I don’t know why you’re lying, acting like you don’t know me. You definitely know me.”
Ghosn’s tolerance visibly diminished as he retorted, “I don’t like your attitude, and I don’t like your f***ing tone.” The seasoned MMA fighter inquired if Shabazz was indeed the individual slapped by Larry Wheels earlier. Upon confirmation, Shabazz escalated the provocation dramatically, boasting, “I’ll slap the s*** out of you, though. I’ll make you another clip.” Ghosn, a 49-year-old ex-UFC competitor, expressed disbelief with a simple “Seriously?” before retaliating with a sharp, vicious elbow from his left arm, striking Shabazz squarely.
Later, Shabazz tried to reframe the incident by posting the footage on X, claiming, “Ex UFC fighter elbowing me for the clip knowing I’m intoxicated… ight bet 🫡.” However, the online community largely rejected his narrative. Comments poured in, such as “Double L’s, well done lad” from one user, and “Bro, you started it both times” from another. Social media users overwhelmingly pointed out Shabazz’s role in initiating both confrontations. It appears that focusing on his boxing career might serve him better than provocative streaming antics. This series of events underscores the perils of unchecked online bravado spilling into real-world interactions.
