Dricus Du Plessis has acknowledged Conor McGregor's significant contribution to the growth of mixed martial arts. Du Plessis remarked that while people often say no one can be bigger than the sport itself, McGregor managed to achieve exactly that status. The middleweight champion expressed appreciation for McGregor's impact on MMA's popularity and mainstream reach. The post includes a note that McGregor undoubtedly made a major contribution to the sport. No specific examples of McGregor's influence are detailed in the brief statement.
