UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis has acknowledged Conor McGregor's significant impact on mixed martial arts. Du Plessis stated that while people say you can't be bigger than the sport itself, McGregor managed to achieve exactly that. The South African champion praised the Irishman's contribution to MMA's growth and development. Du Plessis emphasized that McGregor definitely made a major contribution to the sport. The comments reflect widespread recognition of McGregor's role in elevating MMA's global profile and mainstream appeal.
