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

Azamat Murzakanov stands 178 cm tall and maintains a perfect 6-0 record in the UFC light heavyweight division, making him the most successful fighter under 179 cm in the division's history. If he receives a title shot, he would be the first challenger under 180 cm to compete for the light heavyweight belt in 27 years. For comparison, Frank Shamrock went 5-0 at 178 cm, while Daniel Cormier and Rashad Evans both stood exactly 180 cm. Murzakanov faces Paulo Costa this Saturday at UFC 327 in Miami.