Azamat Murzakanov is most successful short light heavyweight in UFC history

At 178 cm tall, Azamat Murzakanov holds a perfect 6-0 record in the UFC light heavyweight division, making him the most successful fighter under 180 cm in the division's history. He surpasses Frank Shamrock's 5-0 record at the same height. If Murzakanov gets a title shot, he would be the first fighter under 180 cm to compete for the light heavyweight belt in 27 years. The post notes that previous contenders like Daniel Cormier and Rashad Evans were both 180 cm. Murzakanov faces Paulo Costa this Saturday at UFC 327.