UFC 282 was one of the promotion’s stranger cards. The evening was a non-stop thrill ride for the bulk of its run, with 10-straight finishes to open the card. With Jan Blachowicz’s dubious draw in the main event, however, and Paddy Pimblett’s downright suspicious win in the co-main, the lasting feeling was somewhat bitter.
So, is the UFC really going to give Blachowicz and Ankalaev the shaft? Is the UFC going to start throwing Pimblett in the deep end of the pool? And is Dricus du Plessis suddenly a title contender?
To answer those questions—and a whole lot more—I’ll be using the classic Silva/Shelby fight booking methodology from the UFC of years past.