In an unexpected twist of political fate, it seems Ireland might soon heed the call of its most famous fighter, Conor McGregor, as he announces his intent to run for president. Inspired, it seems, by none other than Donald Trump himself, McGregor is stepping out of the octagon and into the political ring. The legendary MMA star and businessman spent a lively St. Patrick’s Day in Washington D.C., donning the green and gearing up for a meeting with Trump, all the while sharing photos with his millions of followers and creating quite the buzz.

McGregor’s criticisms are squarely aimed at the current government, which he claims has been a failure to the Irish people, allowing crime rates to soar as open-border politics take hold. He talks of a government with zero action and accountability, echoing the frustrations of countless Irish folks who feel they’ve been left in the dust.

As McGregor spends days parading his presidential intentions, some might hope his trademark bravado will bring a fresh perspective to the political landscape. While the idea of a former world champion president might seem far-fetched, stranger things have happened in politics, especially these days. While Trump has praised McGregor’s work ethic, there’s still a question of crossword puzzling: can McGregor turn social media fame into substantial political clout?

Whether or not Conor McGregor ends up on Ireland’s ballot, the spectacle of his journey is already unfolding in grand fashion. The world watches as Ireland ponders its future, with McGregor vowing to give the people a voice they feel has been long absent. So, as Ireland sizes up its political ring, it just might find the punch it was looking for in one of its most famous sons. And for those curious about the match-up: it’s definitely one to check out, round by round.