Du Plessis praises McGregor's role in developing MMA

Dricus Du Plessis has acknowledged Conor McGregor's significant contribution to the growth and development of mixed martial arts. The South African champion noted that people say you cannot be bigger than the sport itself, but McGregor managed to achieve exactly that status. Du Plessis emphasized that McGregor definitely made a major impact on MMA's global popularity and mainstream acceptance. The comments reflect widespread recognition within the fighter community of McGregor's role in elevating the sport's profile. Du Plessis' remarks come as part of ongoing discussion about McGregor's legacy in combat sports.