UFC title fight data shows shorter fighters win more often when outreached by 10+ cm

An analysis of all UFC title bouts where one fighter held a 10-centimeter or greater height advantage shows shorter fighters lead 31-29 overall, with a more pronounced 20-9 edge in the lighter weight classes. Among strikers in those lighter divisions the margin is 12-7 in favor of the shorter competitor. Ilia Topuria is currently 2-0 in title fights against opponents taller by 10 or more centimeters and could improve that record to 3-0 against Justin Gaethje.