Dricus du Plessis has acknowledged Conor McGregor's significant impact on mixed martial arts. The UFC middleweight champion stated that while people say you can't be bigger than the sport, McGregor managed to achieve exactly that. Du Plessis expressed that McGregor definitely made a large contribution to MMA. The comment recognizes McGregor's influence on the sport's mainstream popularity and growth. Du Plessis's remarks highlight the Irish fighter's lasting legacy despite his current inactivity.
