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

Azamat Murzakanov, standing 178 cm tall, has achieved a 6-0 record in the UFC light heavyweight division, the best among all fighters 179 cm or shorter in the division's history. The post compares him to other notably short light heavyweights, including Frank Shamrock (178 cm, 5-0) and Ilir Latifi (178 cm, 7-5). 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, since fighters like Daniel Cormier and Rashad Evans both stood at 180 cm. Murzakanov is scheduled to face Paulo Costa at UFC 327 this Saturday in what represents a significant test of his undefeated streak.