[Tooth and Nail]

Gary lasted a long time in Pride as a gatekeeper because of his "out of ring charm". His actual legitimacy as a contender was over years before he left Pride, but he always had work because of the character he played, and the memories of how good he used to be.

I think Tito could stick around for at least a couple more years as a UFC gatekeeper.

What do you guys think?

[northshore]

i think tito is still a contender, not a gatekeeper

[Eddie Casselli]

I am a Goodridge fan, but in no way think Gary's "out of ring mytique or character" is anywhere near Tito's. Also Tito was/is a legit conteder while Gary was not. Gary was always a formidable opponent who would give his all against anyone but Tito far surpassed him in ability and title contention.

[Big Irish Kid]

I wouldn't put him quite as low yet. I don't think he'll ever return to championship form but could be great at exposing up and coming "contenders" as real or not

[bunzo]

Tito is the new gatekeeper of the UFC LHW division.

[mungos]

How did Rampage get past "gatekeeper"? Friends blah,blah.

[[sa]deadEd]

Difference being Tito could probably still beat a large majority of people at LHW, and if Chuck retired/left 205lbs, he'd be right up there for belt contendership, something Goodridge could never say.

Tito's position in UFC is probably closer to Big Nog's, in that he can still beat anyone in the division except the champ, who is just a horrible matchup for him.

[JordanLUFC]

I think Tito's still number 2 alongside Rampage, I think he'd beat any of the LHW's in there at the moment... I suppose if Machida wins his next fight, Tito v Machida would be a great match-up!

[Tooth and Nail]

I think Jardine could beat Tito. I think Rampage could beat Tito. I actually think Forrest could beat Tito if they fought again.

Bisbing too, for sure.

[Feckless Mick]

No way has Tito been relegated to gatekeeper status just yet. It's just that there is going to be a stalemate for as long as Chuck is champ. A new champ would open it right up