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

Azamat Murzakanov holds a perfect 6-0 record in the UFC light heavyweight division, making him the most successful fighter 179cm or shorter in divisional history. At 178cm tall, Murzakanov shares his height with Frank Shamrock (5-0) but has the superior record. If Murzakanov reaches a title fight, he would be the first sub-180cm contender to challenge for the light heavyweight belt in 27 years, with previous short champions Daniel Cormier and Rashad Evans both standing at exactly 180cm. Murzakanov faces Paulo Costa this Saturday at UFC 327. The post notes that historically, most fighters under 180cm have struggled badly in the division.