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Mike Tyson will forever be one of the most feared men. The legendary boxer was once at a UFC match and was asked to vacate his seat by Kanye West. West is probably the bigger celebrity now, due to his success in the music industry. But, it was shocking to see what Tyson did in response to the rapper’s demand.

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Skip Bayless was lucky to get a backseat and witness the whole exchange between the two icons. Tyson, who infamously went to prison, has come a long way since then. But, definitely is a scary man to confront, despite his age.

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When Mike Tyson stood up in front of Kanye West

The UFC has become one of the most important sports in America. The combat sport was overshadowed by boxing until recently. Celebrities from the Music industry, Hollywood and other sports are frequently visiting UFC matches. The sport has been grabbing the attention of more than a few big names such as Shaquille O’Neil, Chris Pratt, Megan Fox, Dwight Howard, Kevin Garnett, and more.

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Things got interesting when Mike Tyson showed up at UFC 202 when Conor McGregor faced Nate Diaz at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. NBA commentator Skip Bayless narrated the exchange that happened when Mike Tyson was accidentally sitting in West’s seat.

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“Mike could have made it awkward, but he didn’t — because they were Kanye’s seats, they had his names on them.” shared Bayless.

He further added that they were not expecting the musician to make it to the event.

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“Then Tyson took the seats, and I thought, ‘Well, that’s it for the night,’ but then, he walked in.” “Kanye didn’t have to say a word except just stand there and be Kanye. And Mike said, ‘Hey, I’m out!’”

Tyson showed respect to the 21 Grammy awards holder and gave him the seats without creating a scene.

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“Mike took [Kanye approaching him] happily, but you realize once upon a time, it would have been the other way around? So I was amused this Mike Tyson, at this stage of his life, would say, ‘Kanye, I’m good.’ And they tried to find another seat for Mike Tyson.”

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The legendary boxer showed his class and rightfully offered the seat that belonged to West.

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Vullingundam Ruthwik is a combat sports writer at EssentiallySports who brings a fact-based and eagle-eyed approach to his coverage of UFC and WWE events. He is a graduate of Journalism from a premier university. Ruthwik's passion for sports writing shines through in his coverage of live UFC events, including 283 and 281. With his insightful analysis and dedication to providing accurate reporting, he has earned a reputation as a trusted voice in the world of combat sports. After a stint as a UFC writer, he switched divisions to WWE. His coverage of the crossover phenomenon Brock Lesnar was particularly noteworthy, showcasing his ability to provide unique perspectives on some of the biggest names in sports entertainment. Even in his free time, Ruthwik remains immersed in the world of sports and content creation, always looking for new and innovative ways to engage with fans

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