Murzakanov most successful short light heavyweight in UFC history

Azamat Murzakanov has achieved the best record among UFC light heavyweights standing 179 cm or shorter, going 6-0 in the division. At 178 cm tall, he surpasses Frank Shamrock's 5-0 record as the most winning fighter in this height category. The post notes that 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 at UFC 327 this Saturday. Previous champions Daniel Cormier and Rashad Evans both stood at 180 cm.