Du Plessis credits Conor McGregor with transforming MMA

Dricus Du Plessis has acknowledged Conor McGregor's significant role in developing mixed martial arts as a sport. The UFC middleweight champion stated that while many say you can't be bigger than the sport itself, McGregor managed to achieve exactly that. Du Plessis emphasized that the Irish superstar made an undeniable contribution to MMA's growth and popularity. The comments reflect widespread recognition of McGregor's impact on the sport's mainstream appeal. No specific details about McGregor's current status or future plans were mentioned in the statement.