Azamat Murzakanov sets UFC light heavyweight record for shortest fighter

Azamat Murzakanov, standing at 178 cm (5'10"), holds the best UFC light heavyweight record among fighters under 180 cm tall with a perfect 6-0 mark. He surpasses 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 both stood at 180 cm. Murzakanov faces Paulo Costa at UFC 327 this Saturday.