Conor McGregor has asked Roscommon County Council to nominate him for the Irish presidential race.
The UFC star has written to the local authority to plead for its backing.
There are 31 local authorities in Ireland, and McGregor needs four of them to support him, if he's to get on the ballot paper on October 24th.
In his letter to Roscommon council's chief executive, Shane Tiernan, the UFC star said he's writing to formally seek the nomination of Roscommon County Council to stand as a candidate in the upcoming presidential election.
McGregor went on to say he believes now is the time for a truly independent, people-first voice to enter Áras an Uachtaráin - one that reflects the values, struggles, and aspirations of ordinary Irish citizens.
He says the purpose of his presidential campaign is to give power back to the people of Ireland and to represent Ireland's citizens independently.
He reflects on his own achievements, as an international sports star and a businessman.
He says he has created thousands of jobs and notes how he comes from a working-class background - and, as president, would represent Ireland from the ground up.
He says his online following allows him to connect with a younger audience.
He says he would welcome the opportunity to discuss the issue in person with Roscommon council or by phone.
This raises the possibility of McGregor appearing before a Roscommon council meeting in around 10 days' time, when councillors will decide whether to nominate a candidate.
Conor McGregor was found liable in a civil case last November for assaulting Nikita Hand, who sued him over alleged rape of her in a Dublin hotel. McGregor was ordered to pay her €248,000.
