Azamat Murzakanov has best record among UFC light heavyweights under 179 cm tall

Azamat Murzakanov holds a 6-0 record in the UFC light heavyweight division, making him the most successful fighter under 179 cm tall in the division's history. At 178 cm, he surpasses former champion Frank Shamrock's 5-0 record at the same height. If Murzakanov fights for the title, he would be the first challenger under 180 cm to compete for the light heavyweight belt in 27 years. The post notes that previous champions Daniel Cormier and Rashad Evans were both exactly 180 cm. Murzakanov faces Paulo Costa at UFC 327 this Saturday.