Conor McGregor has launched his bid to become the next president of Ireland, just days after losing a high-profile civil rape case appeal.
The former UFC champion, who has hinted at his ambition since March, officially declared in a social media post.
To boost his chances, he said he wants to change Ireland's election laws to 'ensure' he appears on the ballot.
McGregor, 37, said the current rules make it too hard for ordinary people to run and called on his supporters to sign a petition demanding reform.
In a lengthy post accompanied by a picture of his family on Monday evening, he wrote: 'To the esteemed citizens of Ireland and the Irish diaspora, I, Conor McGregor hereby declare my intention to seek the esteemed office of President of Ireland.
