Azamat Murzakanov holds the best record among UFC light heavyweights standing 179 cm or shorter, currently 6-0 in the division. At 178 cm tall, he surpasses Frank Shamrock's 5-0 record and Ilir Latifi's 7-5 mark among shorter fighters in the weight class. If Murzakanov gets a title shot, 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 exactly 180 cm. Murzakanov faces Paulo Costa this Saturday at UFC 327.
UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026
