Leon Edwards, UFC champion - it doesn't get much better than that.
The British MMA fighter, 31, claimed the welterweight title with a stunning victory over former titleholder Kamaru Usman in August.
Edwards' 20-3 record in MMA includes ten straight wins under the UFC banner. He holds notable wins over Donald Cerrone, Nate Diaz and Rafael dos Anjos.
But he's not just satisfied with having the belt wrapped around his waist.
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Leon Edwards is the UFC welterweight champion
No British MMA fighter - not even the legendary Michael Bisping himself - has ever been nominated for the prestigious BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
However, Edwards wants to be the first to break that curse, as he feels that he deserves to win it based on his recent success.
"Yeah, 100 per cent," he exclusively told GiveMeSport.com. "Who else has done what I've done for the UK this year?
"It's like a one-in-a-million chance for a guy like me from Birmingham to do it in one of the fastest growing sports in the world inspiring other generations like the youth in our gyms.
"So yeah I think 100 per cent I should win it or at least get nominated anyway [laughs]."
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Leon Edwards knocked out Kamaru Usman with a stunning head kick
It's an exciting time for fans of the sport in his home country, with the likes of Arnold Allen, Darren Till and Tom Aspinall also currently ranked inside the top 15 in the featherweight, middleweight and heavyweight divisions respectively.
And Edwards has given his verdict on who will be the next one to follow in his footsteps.
"I'd probably say Tom, but he hurt his knee, right," he added. "I think he's good. He's very good. He moves well, he's a good striker, he's a good grappler.
"So I think once he gets healthy, I think Tom will be the next one. Darren is good as well but Darren is still like finding his way, you know? Arnold Allen, he's my teammate, he's fighting in the main event soon against Kattar, he's on like a nine-fight win streak.
"Actually I'll go Arnold first, then Tom actually, so yeah. I think Arnold because I see him in the gym. I know how good he is.
"Obviously his path to the title has taken a long time, similar to my path. It's because he's quiet, you know, so it's taken him a bit longer. Normally he would have got a title shot by now.
"So yeah I'll go Arnold first, then Tom."
Edwards also had some kind words to say about his former opponent, Diaz, who has reportedly entered free agency following his epic submission win over Tony Ferguson in September.
"Him and his brother's legacy in MMA is cemented," he continued.
"I grew up watching them. I used to watch them all the time even on the Countdown shows and stuff. I liked the way they approached everything.
"They are who they are, you know, and they're not changing for nobody.
"But when I fought him I had to switch all that stuff off. I had to see him as just another opponent. But now looking back on it he's had a very good career.
"I know he didn't get a title or stuff like that but as far as like fan favourite fighters and fighters' fighters, that's them, that's the Diaz brothers.
"So what a legacy to have and fair play to him and I wish him well in his journey whatever he chooses to do next."
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