Murzakanov has best UFC light heavyweight record among fighters under 5'10"

Azamat Murzakanov holds the most successful UFC light heavyweight record among fighters 179 cm (5'10") or shorter at 6-0 in the division. The post compares him to other short light heavyweights throughout UFC history, including Frank Shamrock who went 5-0 at 178 cm. Most fighters in this height range have losing records, with several going 0-1, 0-2, or 0-3 in the division. If Murzakanov fights for the title, he would be the first sub-180 cm contender in 27 years, as previous champions Daniel Cormier and Rashad Evans were both exactly 180 cm. Murzakanov faces Paulo Costa at UFC 327 this Saturday in what appears to be a middleweight bout despite his light heavyweight credentials.