Dricus Du Plessis praises Conor McGregor's impact on MMA development

UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis acknowledged Conor McGregor's significant role in the growth of mixed martial arts. Du Plessis noted that while people often say no one can be bigger than the sport itself, McGregor managed to transcend that limitation. The South African champion emphasized that McGregor undoubtedly made a major contribution to MMA's global popularity and mainstream acceptance. This reflects the lasting impact the Irish star has had on the sport's evolution.