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.

Mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor announced his run for Ireland’s presidency on Thursday, pushing for an anti-immigration stance just days after meeting with United States President Donald Trump at the White House.