Following a decade-long career as a professional mixed martial arts fighter, Paddy Holohan has shifted his attention to Ireland’s political arena.
Back in February, the retired UFC fighter announced his candidacy to represent Sinn Féin, a left-wing Irish republican political party that originated in 1905, in the 2019 Irish local elections. With his sights set on a seat in the South Dublin County Council, Holohan promises to focus on issues such as rising crime rates and housing.
“Ireland is in a critical state regarding our leadership,” Holohan told BloodyElbow.com. “They have lost totally contact with the reality of how life is for the people.