Former UFC champion surprises by naming the greatest fighter in history: 'He was bigger than the sport'

Du Plessis focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Dricus Du Plessis there is no doubt that Conor McGregor He was the biggest name in MMA history during the peak of his career. Although fans and experts often disagree on names like Jon Jones, Anderson Silva And with Georges St-Pierre in the running for 'GOAT' status, the South African believes that 'The Notorious' is on a higher level because of the impact he has had on the sport.

In an interview with 'Fight Forecast', Du Plessis highlighted that he has admired McGregor since adolescence and attributes to the Irishman a fundamental role in the transformation of modern MMA, stating that his influence was decisive for the growth of the sport globally, to the point of placing him as a figure who even surpassed the very dimension of the sport.

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“Say what you want about the guy. He’s someone I’ve admired since I was a teenager. Without him, the sport wouldn’t be where it is today. He completely changed the sport single-handedly. Everyone says you can’t be bigger than the sport, but he was,” he said. Dricus Du Plessis.

Dana White gives the green light for Conor McGregor's return to the UFC.

Dana White (left) and Conor McGregor (right) in a press conference for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @thenotoriousmma

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Recently Conor McGregor He caught the attention of fans by announcing his return to the UFC octagon, information that Dana White himself confirmed. In a press conference after the UFC SeattleThe bald man emphasized that negotiations are still in the early stages and far from any conclusion. Despite this, the president reinforced his optimism regarding the possibility of a positive outcome involving the Irishman's return.

"Possibly. Nothing is done. Nothing is even close to being done. I'm optimistic," said Dana White.

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