UFC 92 Welterweight Matchup Chonan vs Blackburn

Ryo Chonan and Brad Blackburn take to the cage in what is sure to be one of the most evenly matched fights of the night. For sports betting fans, this has to be one of the toughest matches to call.

Chonan has an incredible fighting spirit. With a record of 15 and 8 and terrific grappling ability, Chonan is almost impossible to knock out. He’s just a tough guy.

Blackburn is equally as tough with a record of 13-9-1. Although his record isn’t as good as Chonan’s, Blackburn has the ability to box straight-up, wrestle, and flat out knock a guy onto the canvas as evidenced by his destruction of James Giboo in his last fight. Blackburn also has defensive skills, because of his boxing training, that might bring him a victory in this.

Here are the BetUS online sportsbook UFC betting odds for this fight:

Ryo Chonan - 200

Brad Blackburn + 150

Blackburn is a big underdog in this fight according to the BetUS online betting odds makers but I believe he has a shot.

Looking at the two fighters, Chonan is a much bigger man, but Blackburn has that sort of toughness that street brawling boxers have. It doesn’t always translate to wins, Blackburn’s record says as much, but it’s not like Chonan’s record is that much better.

Blackburn’s biggest asset is his defensive skills. If Chonan tries to attack by striking first, then Blackburn can use his defensive skills to set up counter strikes.

If Chonan tries to get Blackburn to the ground, then Blackburn can use his agility to get out of submission type holds. In almost every instance, I see this as a nice online swing against the chalk.

I like Chonan, but I don’t believe he’s a 2 to 1 favorite over Brad Blackburn. Online sportsbook fans need to go with their instincts and my instincts tell me that Blackburn is a good bet in this fight for the simple fact that he’s getting fantastic UFC betting odds for this UFC 92 event..

I’ll be making an online bet on Brad Blackburn to upset Ryo Chonan at + 150 in the BetUS Sportsbook.