Dricus Du Plessis has acknowledged Conor McGregor's significant role in the development of mixed martial arts. Du Plessis noted that while many say no one can be bigger than the sport itself, McGregor managed to transcend that boundary. The middleweight champion highlighted that McGregor definitively made a major contribution to MMA's popularity and expansion. This statement reflects Du Plessis's respect for McGregor's influence despite McGregor's absence from active competition. The post includes a poll response indicating widespread agreement that McGregor contributed significantly to the sport.
