As well as aiming to make another statement in the cage, Batchelor has ambitions beyond his own career and hopes to help bring a PFL event to Wales in the future.

“I want to be that guy to bring the PFL back to Wales,” he said.

“I think we’re more than capable of having a big show here. There are multiple venues available, and I want to give myself the opportunity to do that — but I also want to give other fighters in Wales the opportunity to perform on a big stage.”

Undefeated in his pro career at 2-0, Batchelor says he is focused on steady, sustainable progress as he climbs the PFL ranks, taking inspiration from the Welsh fighters who have succeeded on the world stage before him.

“I take this one step at a time,” he said.

“I’m not trying to catapult myself to the top, and I’m not looking to sit on the sidelines either.

“I just want to keep getting a little bit better every day — and eventually you’ll see me on top.”