Former UFC star Conor McGregor is throwing a Hail Mary in his attempt to become the next president of Ireland.

Conor McGregor is launching his campaign for the Irish presidency, but first he's asking fans to help get his name on the ballot. The former UFC champion, 37, announced his plans to run for president on Monday with a petition to modify the "nomination process" in order to allow him to be included

Conor McGregor will stop at nothing to become the president of Ireland. The Irish MMA fighter launched a petition on Monday to change the country’s nomination process to add his name to the ballot, stating that the current framework presents “a significant barrier to democratic participation.

Conor McGregor has been branded 'Ireland's shame' and 'delusional' by Chair of the Irish Muslim Peace and Integration Council Dr Umar Al-Qadri