Azamat Murzakanov holds a 6-0 record in the UFC light heavyweight division, making him the most successful fighter under 179 cm in that weight class. The post compares him to other shorter light heavyweights, including Frank Shamrock (5-0 at 178 cm) and Ilir Latifi (7-5 at 178 cm). If Murzakanov earns a title shot, he would be the first challenger under 180 cm to compete for the light heavyweight belt in 27 years. He faces Paulo Costa at UFC 327 this Saturday in what appears to be a key bout for his divisional standing.
UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026
