Azamat Murzakanov holds best UFC light heavyweight record among fighters under 180cm

Azamat Murzakanov, standing at 178cm tall, has achieved a perfect 6-0 record in the UFC light heavyweight division, making him the most successful fighter under 180cm in the division's history. He surpasses other notable shorter light heavyweights including Frank Shamrock who went 5-0 at the same height. If Murzakanov reaches a title fight, he would be the first challenger under 180cm to compete for the light heavyweight belt in 27 years. Murzakanov is scheduled to face Paulo Costa at UFC 327 this Saturday. The post notes that previous champions like Daniel Cormier and Rashad Evans were exactly 180cm tall.