UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis has acknowledged Conor McGregor's significant role in the development of mixed martial arts. Du Plessis noted that many people say you cannot be bigger than the sport itself, but McGregor managed to transcend that boundary. The South African champion emphasized that McGregor definitively made a major contribution to MMA. This statement reflects the widespread recognition of McGregor's influence on the sport's global popularity and mainstream appeal. Du Plessis's comments highlight the Irish superstar's lasting impact despite his reduced activity in recent years.
