Azamat Murzakanov holds a perfect 6-0 record in the UFC light heavyweight division, making him the most successful fighter under 179 cm in the weight class. At 178 cm tall, he surpasses Frank Shamrock's 5-0 record and leads all other shorter light heavyweights in UFC history. 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. Other notable fighters at 180 cm include Daniel Cormier and Rashad Evans. Murzakanov is scheduled to face Paulo Costa at UFC 327 this Saturday.
UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026
