UFC title fight data shows shorter fighters win more often against taller opponents

A breakdown of all UFC title bouts featuring a height difference of 10 centimeters or more shows shorter fighters leading 31–29 overall, with a 20–9 edge in lighter weight classes. Among strikers in lighter divisions the advantage for shorter fighters stands at 12–7. Ilia Topuria is currently 2–0 in title fights against opponents taller by 10-plus centimeters and could improve that record to 3–0 against Justin Gaethje.