Conor McGregor could christen the UFC's Fight Island with a mouthwatering clash against Jorge Masvidal. The Dubliner has been out of action since stopping Donald Cerrone in just 40 seconds in January.
His plan to fight three times this year were thrown into disarray by the coronavirus crisis but could be resuscitated by the UFC's unique fight venue.
The promotion is currently constructing a purpose-built fight venue - as well as accommodation and medical facilities - on an unknown island which will be ready by the middle of June.
And UFC president Dana White is considering pitting McGregor against Masvidal despite the latter being first in line to challenge welterweight world champion Kamaru Usman. "The Usman fight is the fight that makes