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

Azamat Murzakanov holds a perfect 6-0 record at light heavyweight in the UFC, making him the most successful fighter in the division who stands 178 cm or shorter. 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. Murzakanov faces Paulo Costa this Saturday at UFC 327. The post details historical records of the shortest light heavyweights in UFC history, with Terry Martin and Alexandre Ferreira being the shortest at 170 cm.