The Muslim influencer at the center of the chaotic influencer boxing event organized by HSTikkyTokky has claimed he was instructed to launch an attack on far-right activist Tommy Robinson as part of a "scripted" moment. The altercation ultimately sparked a violent riot that resulted in a man being hospitalized with stab wounds, multiple arrests, and widespread condemnation from local officials.
The event, titled "Unhinged," took place at The Hub in Kilkenny, Ireland, and was streamed online to millions of viewers. Billed as a high-stakes showdown featuring prominent and controversial figures from the internet scene, the card included a matchup between Muslim influencer Mo Deen and a rival internet personality known as MrTikTokUK. However, sources indicate the event proceeded without formal authorization from any recognized boxing commission or governing body.
Scheduled to accommodate up to 2,000 young fans, the evening devolved into total disorder before it could reach its conclusion. Venue management ultimately intervened, halting the fights three bouts before the final card to prevent further safety hazards.
Harrison Sullivan, the controversial British manosphere influencer better known as HSTikkyTokky, operates the Unhinged event company. In the wake of the carnage, Sullivan claimed that his promotions company has been shut down globally, though he had initially attempted to talk up a subsequent fight card for the following month, expressing a desire to feature Robinson as a competitor.
The cancellation came to a head when Mo Deen jumped out of the ring to confront and attack Robinson. The altercation triggered a massive physical confrontation as metal chairs were hurled across the crowd by fighting spectators. During the melee, Sullivan was struck in the head by a glass bottle, while the online commentary featured a stream of racist and sexist remarks. The violence later spilled outside and onto the streets, culminating in a stabbing and two arrests, including a teenager who has since been charged with violent disorder.
Despite the chaotic scenes and subsequent police intervention, Sullivan initially suggested the event had run brilliantly purely because it was trending online. However, sources close to boxing authorities have expressed skepticism regarding his claims about the official status of his company’s permanent global ban. Meanwhile, Mo Deen has spoken out on social media, revealing that he has received numerous death threats from Robinson’s supporters and expressing genuine fear for his safety.
The Hub in Kilkenny, a 1,900-capacity community venue that regularly hosts prominent musical acts and entertainment events, became the backdrop for a night that quickly spiraled out of control. The violence on Saturday night was preceded by an equally volatile press conference on Friday evening. That preliminary gathering featured multiple fighters launching themselves at one another in violent clashes involving online streamers, rappers, OnlyFans models, and convicted sex offender-turned-YouTuber Paul Flaherty. Flaherty, who was imprisoned for five years in 2018 following a conviction for sexually assaulting a woman he met on Tinder, had previously been involved in a violent brawl at an Unhinged promotional event in September.
Tensions escalated significantly on Saturday night when Sullivan and his associate Ed Matthews—who appeared alongside HSTikkyTokky in Louis Theroux’s documentary Inside The Manosphere—invited Robinson to sit at the commentators’ desk ahead of Mo Deen’s scheduled fight. Holding a copy of his book, The Grooming Gang Cover-Up, the 43-year-old activist delivered a series of inflammatory remarks concerning Islam, making false statistical claims about Muslim men and sexual offenses.
Following his victory over MrTikTokUK, Mo Deen—whose legal name is Mohammad Kubba—climbed out of the ring and lunged at Robinson with a flying kick. Deen later asserted that this maneuver was entirely staged and orchestrated to artificially heighten tensions ahead of a potential future bout between the two.
The initial altercation was largely contained by security personnel, and the 41-year-old influencer briefly left the venue. However, as remaining bouts continued, event security escorted him back inside following claims that Sullivan called for him to return to face Robinson directly. Sullivan has firmly denied both the allegation that he summoned Deen for a confrontation and the claim that the initial attack was scripted.
With racial and social tensions already running high among spectators who were angered by Robinson’s earlier remarks, the situation exploded when the activist threw his book toward Deen. This action served as the catalyst for a physical brawl that quickly surpassed the control of security teams. Punches were thrown, Robinson was physically grabbed, and members of both entourages became fully embroiled in the melee.
Violence spread rapidly through the spectator seating areas. Metal barriers and chairs were thrown across the venue as attendees scrambled to escape the chaos. Real-time footage captured by witnesses showed individuals screaming, pushing, and exchanging blows as the disturbance continued for approximately 20 minutes. Shouts supporting Robinson echoed through the arena before the livestream, broadcast on the Kick platform to an estimated 1.8 million viewers, abruptly cut to black.
Local law enforcement agencies, having received reports of disturbances prior to the mass brawl, responded swiftly to the venue. Authorities confirmed that a man in his 30s was assaulted and transported to St. Luke’s Hospital with stab wounds. A man in his 20s was subsequently arrested and detained under Section 4 legislation at a regional Garda station. Additionally, an adult teenager was arrested for violent disorder, charged, and scheduled to appear in court as police investigations continue.
In the immediate aftermath of the violence, Sullivan attempted to salvage the remaining fights by running them without spectators exclusively for the livestream. This effort was promptly halted by a distressed venue representative. A spokesperson for The Hub issued a statement emphasizing the venue’s strict zero-tolerance policy toward violence, aggression, and disorderly behavior, confirming that management stepped in to stop the promotions company from proceeding.
While seeking refuge in a small utility room alongside his entourage, Mo Deen documented the unfolding chaos on social media, urging his crew to secure the doors. In his video messages, he reiterated his claim that the post-fight flying kick was a planned performance intended to mirror professional wrestling entertainment. Visibly shaken and displaying his hands to the camera, he pleaded with online networks and supporters not to target him with violence or issue further death threats.
Sullivan maintained his stance against Deen’s version of events during a subsequent YouTube broadcast, questioning the plausibility of willingly absorbing a physical blow or having his watch nearly pulled off for the sake of a script. He also denied attempting to organize an unauthorized bare-knuckle fight between Robinson and Deen when the latter was brought back into the arena.
Despite his initial insistence that the event was a massive success due to its global digital reach, Sullivan later appeared subdued in a follow-up video announcement. He formally announced the discontinuation of Unhinged Promotions, citing extensive communication from international police forces and boxing commissions that effectively ended his ability to stage future events. Expressing remorse to his supporters and the wider internet community, he acknowledged the severe safety risks and regulatory barriers that brought his promotional career to an abrupt halt.
The weekend’s events drew sharp condemnation from civic leaders. Kilkenny’s mayor, Andrew McGuinness, voiced absolute disgust over the management of the event and the behavior it fostered, criticizing the platforming of figures who appeal to young demographics while displaying a disregard for public safety, community standards, and respect for others.
