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Mike Tyson unveiled as playable character for EA Sports UFC 2

Mike Tyson will be making his UFC debut this spring -- in a video game.

The legendary heavyweight boxer was unveiled on Wednesday as a playable character for EA Sports UFC 2, the upcoming sequel to Electronic Arts' mixed martial arts franchise.

"When you think about the most devastating fighters of all time, Mike Tyson is either around, or at the top of everyone's list," series creative director Brian Hayes said in a statement.

"It's fun to think that if MMA was as popular back when he was competing as it is today, you might have seen Tyson put on four ounce gloves and step into the Octagon.