Murzakanov holds best UFC light heavyweight record for fighters under 179 cm

Azamat Murzakanov is the most successful light heavyweight in UFC history among fighters 179 cm or shorter, with a perfect 6-0 record. The post details various short light heavyweights throughout UFC history, with most having losing records. Frank Shamrock previously held the best record at 5-0 with a height of 178 cm, the same as Murzakanov. If Murzakanov reaches a title fight, 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.