McGregor, who lost his appeal against a High Court jury last week that he raped Nikita Hand, launched the petition on Monday evening, calling it "Let the people decide. A petition to Ensure that Conor McGregor is on the Ballot."
In order to run for the office, a candidate must be an Irish citizen over the age of 35.
They must also receive a nomination from at least 20 members of the Oireachtas, either TDs or Senators, or from four local authorities.
So far, there are only two confirmed candidates in this year’s presidential race. Fine Gael’s Mairead McGuinness and Independent TD Catherine Connolly.
"Riverdance" star Michael Flatley is also set to seek a nomination to become Ireland’s next president, a court heard in July.
McGregor’s petition, which at the time of writing has over 7,200 verified signatures, reads: "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. The current constitutional framework however presents a significant barrier to democratic participation.
"The existing regulations mandate that a candidate must secure nominations from either twenty members of the Oireachtas or four county councils to be eligible for the ballot.
"This system, while intended to ensure a degree of political influence among candidates, inadvertently restricts the direct voice of the Irish electorate."
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It adds: "In light of this, I propose a petition advocating for a modification of the nomination process to allow my name be included on the ballot.
"I contend that the citizens of Ireland, both at home and abroad, should have the unhindered right to determine the candidates who appear on the presidential ballot.
"Therefore, I implore you to join me in this endeavor by signing this petition. Your support will be instrumental in championing a more inclusive and democratic electoral process, thereby empowering the people of Ireland to shape their own future."
It comes as Nikita Hand is set to sue Conor McGregor again, as well as her former neighbors.
The former UFC fighter was found liable for the assault of Ms Hand, who said that McGregor raped her in a Dublin hotel suite in 2018.
Nikita Hand.
McGregor lost the appeal against the jury’s findings last week, where he was expected to bring in Ms Hand’s former neighbors Samantha O’Reilly and Steven Cummins, who said that Ms Hand’s former partner assaulted her on the night in question.
However, the application was withdrawn under what were described as "mysterious circumstances."
Following the findings against McGregor on Thursday, Ms Hand’s legal team said that she was issuing further proceedings against McGregor, as well as Ms O’Reilly and Mr Cummins, in an action filed on Thursday.
* This article was originally published on Extra.ie.
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