Azamat Murzakanov, standing 178cm tall, holds the best UFC light heavyweight record (6-0) among fighters 179cm or shorter in the division's history. The post provides a comprehensive list of the shortest light heavyweights in UFC history, with Frank Shamrock (178cm, 5-0) being the only other fighter with a winning record in that height range. 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 analysis notes that previous champions Daniel Cormier and Rashad Evans were both exactly 180cm tall.
UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026
