Azamat Murzakanov has achieved the best record among UFC light heavyweights who are 179 cm or shorter, standing at 6-0 in the division while being 178 cm tall. The post provides a comprehensive list of the shortest light heavyweights in UFC history, with the shortest being Terry Martin and Alexandre Ferreira at 170 cm. Frank Shamrock previously held a 5-0 record at 178 cm. If Murzakanov reaches a title fight, he would be the first challenger under 180 cm to compete for the light heavyweight belt in 27 years, as previous contenders Daniel Cormier and Rashad Evans were both 180 cm. Murzakanov is scheduled to face Paulo Costa at UFC 327 this Saturday.
UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026
