Dricus Du Plessis praises Conor McGregor's role in developing MMA

UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis publicly acknowledged Conor McGregor's significant contribution to mixed martial arts. Du Plessis noted that while people often say no one can be bigger than the sport itself, McGregor managed to transcend that boundary. The South African champion expressed that McGregor has undoubtedly made a major impact on the growth and popularity of MMA. This statement reflects the widespread recognition of McGregor's influence on the sport's global expansion and mainstream appeal.