Dricus Du Plessis credits Conor McGregor for major role in MMA development

UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis publicly acknowledged Conor McGregor's significant contribution to mixed martial arts. Du Plessis stated that while people often say no one can be bigger than the sport itself, McGregor managed to achieve exactly that. The South African fighter emphasized that McGregor unequivocally made a major impact on MMA's growth and popularity. This statement highlights the Irish star's lasting influence on the sport's mainstream appeal.