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

Azamat Murzakanov holds a perfect 6-0 record in the UFC light heavyweight division despite standing just 178cm tall, making him the most successful fighter under 179cm in the division's history. The post provides a comprehensive list of the shortest light heavyweights in UFC history, with the shortest being Terry Martin and Alexandre Ferreira at 170cm. Frank Shamrock previously held the best record among shorter light heavyweights at 5-0 and 178cm. If Murzakanov fights for the title, he would be the first challenger under 180cm in 27 years to compete for the 205-pound belt. He faces Paulo Costa this Saturday at UFC 327 in what could be a path toward championship contention.