A UFC executive shares an honest take on Conor McGregor's presidential candidacy, weighing in on the MMA star’s unexpected political move.

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

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.