Azamat Murzakanov holds best UFC light heavyweight record among fighters under 179 cm

Azamat Murzakanov is the most successful light heavyweight in UFC history among fighters 179 cm or shorter, with a perfect 6-0 record. At 178 cm tall, Murzakanov has surpassed Frank Shamrock's 5-0 mark, the previous best among shorter light heavyweights. If Murzakanov gets a title shot, he would be the first challenger under 180 cm to fight for the light heavyweight belt in 27 years. Murzakanov fights Paulo Costa at UFC 327 this Saturday. The post provides a detailed list of the shortest light heavyweights in UFC history and their records.