Who are some fighters that come to mind, past or present that you felt held their high status longer thanks to gatekeepers or contenders who would beat off their worst stylistic threats?
Ex: Tito never had to fight Babalu thanks to Chuck
I think Cro Cop and No beating Barnett helped Fedor.
JDS served Cain in that way. 
should have used the term "kill off" rather than "beat off". This may not end well lol
TKD LOL -Yeah,now he's gonna have to beat off all the trolls
should have used the term "kill off" rather than "beat off". This may not end well lol
TKD LOL -Oh no : (
should have used the term "kill off" rather than "beat off". This may not end well lol
Mendes beating Frankie. Oh wait, that ain't gonna happen and the UFC's gonna have to eat sheeiiiiiit when The Answer stomps their boi