The UFC’s heavyweight division has another name that has catapulted to the top of everyone’s conversations: Tom Aspinall. After suffering a gruesome knee injury against Curtis Blaydes in 2022, Aspinall took a year off from fighting. Fans had high expectations from the English fighter after his return was announced.

Surely, Aspinall did not disappoint, as he defeated his opponent Marcin Tybura via a 1st round TKO. After the fight, ‘Two Beers’ caught the attention of many after calling out Jon Jones. Recently, former UFC referee John McCarthy talked about the heavyweight and made a stark comparison with a UFC legend.

John McCarthy compares Tom Aspinall with Frank Mir

McCarthy couldn’t contain his admiration for Tom Aspinall, likening the rising star to the legendary Frank Mir. Impressed by Aspinall’s exceptional skills, McCarthy highlighted the striking prowess that sets him apart from the former UFC heavyweight champion.

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“(Aspinall’s) got some great skills. He very much reminds me… he looks in a certain way and reminds me of Frank Mir,” the former UFC referee said.

Comparing their physical appearance, McCarthy noted the resemblance between the two fighters. Moreover, he acknowledged that Aspinall’s abilities in stand-up combat surpass those of Mir. “It’s just that I think he’s even better on the feet than Frank Mir.”

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With such high praise, it’s evident that Tom Aspinall’s talents are catching the attention of experts and fans alike.

John McCarthy recalls Frank Mir’s prowess

Moreover, McCarthy heaped praise on Frank Mir, highlighting his dominant ground game and relentless nature inside the cage. Recognizing Mir as a highly intellectual individual, McCarthy commended his ability to strategically dismantle opponents on the ground, often forcing them to submit or endure immense pressure.

“You talk about people that hurt people on the ground, Frank Mir was definitely one of them”, McCarthy confidently said. “Frank’s a very intellectual guy. I love Frank and I’ve spent a lot of time with him in a lot of different places,” he added.

Further, he painted a picture of Mir as the kind of competitor who would relentlessly apply submissions, almost challenging opponents to tap out, and if they refused, he would push the boundaries even further.

“I think Frank Mir was that guy that was in the cage, he was very similar in that ‘Here, I’m gonna put you in this. Tap. Oh, you don’t wanna tap?’ And he would just tear it off,” he claimed.

Do you see any similarities between Mir and Aspinall? What are your thoughts about everything the former UFC referee said? Let us know in the comments.

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