Du Plessis acknowledges Conor McGregor's role in developing MMA

Dricus Du Plessis has praised Conor McGregor for his contribution to the growth of mixed martial arts. The UFC middleweight champion stated that while people say you cannot be bigger than the sport itself, McGregor managed to achieve exactly that. Du Plessis emphasized that McGregor definitely made a major contribution to MMA's popularity and development. The South African fighter's comments reflect widespread recognition of McGregor's impact on the sport's mainstream appeal. This acknowledgment comes despite Du Plessis having no direct competitive history with McGregor.