Azamat Murzakanov, standing 178 cm tall, 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. Frank Shamrock previously held the best record at 5-0 at the same height. If Murzakanov fights for the title, he would be the first contender under 180 cm to challenge for the light heavyweight belt in 27 years, since fighters like Daniel Cormier and Rashad Evans were both exactly 180 cm. The analysis includes historical data on the shortest light heavyweights in UFC history, with some standing as short as 170 cm. Murzakanov is scheduled to face Paulo Costa at UFC 327 this Saturday.
UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026
