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

UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis acknowledged Conor McGregor's significant contribution to mixed martial arts. Du Plessis remarked that while people often say no one can be bigger than the sport itself, McGregor managed to achieve exactly that. The South African champion emphasized that McGregor unquestionably made a major impact on MMA's growth and popularity. This statement reflects the widespread recognition of McGregor's influence in elevating the sport's profile globally.