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I like testing myself - UFC champ Israel Adesanya eyeing LHW return, heavyweight run

The only loss on Israel Adesanya’s professional MMA record was at the hands of Jan Blachowicz at UFC 259 last year. The two faced off for Blachowicz’s light heavyweight title at the time, as he successfully defended it via decision.

“The Last Stylebender” has since defended the middleweight title a total of three times, with a potential fourth straight win this Saturday at UFC 281 against Alex Pereira. But even with his tall task at hand, it didn’t stop him from looking into the future, which apparently involves jumping up in weight classes.

“I’ll lap the division again.