Fighter Conor McGregor taps out of Irish presidential campaign – POLITICO

DUBLIN — Conor McGregor has quit without landing a blow in his doomed bid to become Ireland’s next president.

The Dublin-born mixed martial arts fighter, who now spends much of his online time decrying immigration, long had vowed to win a place on the ballot for the Oct. 24 election.

To become eligible, McGregor required official nominations from at least four of Ireland’s 31 councils. Yet, after months of huffing and puffing online, he didn’t even attempt to clear that low bar.