Azamat Murzakanov is most successful UFC light heavyweight under 179 cm tall

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. At 178 cm tall, he surpasses Frank Shamrock's 5-0 record, who also stood 178 cm. If Murzakanov fights for a 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 were both exactly 180 cm. Murzakanov is scheduled to face Paulo Costa this Saturday at UFC 327.