Conor McGregor has been backed by UFC legend Chael Sonnen to make a run at becoming the next President of Ireland. McGregor has made numerous claims in recent times indicating that he is interested in becoming the next President of Ireland when Michael D Higgins leaves the role at the end of his second term later this year.

Conor McGregor will run for the Irish presidency in elections later this year, the controversial former fighter said on Thursday, as he announced his candidacy for the largely ceremonial role on an anti-immigration stance.

MMA star found liable of rape will have an uphill fight to stand in the Irish election on his anti-immigration ticket this November.