Conor Anthony McGregor is an Irish mixed martial artist. In March 2025, he announced plans to run as an independent candidate in the Irish presidential elections of 2025.
McGregor has now said that he is no longer postulated in the elections next month.
His statement on Monday occurred hours before he appeared before the council of the city of Dublin and the County Council of Kupare, where he hoped to ensure the necessary nominations to reach the electoral ballot.
In a publication on social networks, McGregor said his decision came “after careful reflection and after consulting my family.”
Ireland will vote on October 24. Until now, three candidates have secured the required support of legislators or local authorities.
Presidential candidates must be Irish citizens of 35 years or more and need the support of at least 20 members of the oireachtas or four of the 31 local authorities in Ireland.
McGregor, a former champion who has not fought professionally since July 2021, said: “This was not an easy decision, but it is correct at this time.”
The 37 -year -old, who announced plans to run last year, said he was “really humiliated” for the “support and encouragement” he had received.
He described the eligibility rules as a “strength shirt” that prevented “a true democratic presidential election being disputed.”
McGregor spent months publishing his ambitions with his millions of followers on social networks. He urged people to press the councilors to name him, but did not speak at the first meetings of the Council in which the candidates could present their cases, raising doubts about how serious it was.
He had to appear before the councilors of Dublin and Kildare on Monday, but retired before having to present his case.
Earlier this year, McGregor lost an appeal of the civil jury because of a finding that he sexually assaulted a woman, which he denied.
Nikita accused McGregor of raping her in a Dublin hotel in 2018. In November 2024, he won a civil case against him and received £ 206,000 in more costs.
Many Irish politicians who commented on McGregor’s possible candidacy said it was not suitable for office and that it is unlikely to be put on the electoral ballot, citing their legal problems.
The candidates have until September 24 to ensure the necessary support. Until now, three have done it: the independent Catherine Connolly, who is backed by work, social democrats and people before profits; Jim Gavin de Fianna Fail, the biggest match in Parliament; and Heather Humphreys of Fine Gael, who is in coalition with Fianna Fáil.
Sinn Féin, the main opposition party, will announce on September 20 if you will direct a candidate.
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