MMA Nation - Khan Vs. Peterson Fight: News, Interviews, Fight Time, Odds And Morehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/33343/mma-icon.png2011-12-11T15:36:12-08:00http://mma.sbnation.com/rss/stream/23794392011-12-11T15:36:12-08:002011-12-11T15:36:12-08:00UFC 140 Results, Khan Vs. Peterson Results On 106.7 The Fan's MMA Nation
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<p>Recap and discuss all of the results from UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida and boxing's Khan vs. Peterson tonight at 9 p.m. ET with Luke Thomas on 106.7 The Fan in Washington, D.C.</p> <p><a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight-card/79673/ufc-140-jones-vs-machida" class="sbn-auto-link">UFC 140</a> was fantastic. Khan vs. Peterson was fantastic. What was not to like about last night if you're a fan of combat sports? We'll be discussing both events and more. First, the details.</p>
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<span style="line-height: 17px;">Tonight on the show, we'll discuss the results from last night's UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida</span><font size="2"><span style="line-height: 9px;">.</span></font>
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<li>Is Jon Jones the best fighter in the world?</li>
<li>Would you rather see Jones face <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122555/dan-henderson" class="sbn-auto-link">Dan Henderson</a> or the winner of <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fight/1464/ufc-on-fox-2-rashad-evans-vs-phil-davis" class="sbn-auto-link">Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis</a>?</li>
<li>Should Tito Ortiz end his career fighting <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122511/forrest-griffin" class="sbn-auto-link">Forrest Griffin</a> for a third time?</li>
<li>Where does the win over <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122498/antonio-rodrigo-nogueira" class="sbn-auto-link">Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira</a> put <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/mma/fighter/122495/frank-mir" class="sbn-auto-link">Frank Mir</a>? If Alistair Overeem is out of UFC 141 (a rumor), is Mir a decent substitute?<br>
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<p>We'll also break down what happened at Khan vs. Peterson:</p>
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<li>How for can Seth Mitchell go in the heavyweight division?</li>
<li>How did YOU score the Khan vs. Peterson bout?</li>
<li>What role did referee Joe Cooper have in determining the outcome of the bout?</li>
<li>With UFC and this bout here in DC in 2011, is DC back to being a fight town again?</li>
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<p>To help us discuss UFC 140, Sherdog.com's <a href="http://www.twitter.com/jordanbreen/" target="_blank">Jordan Breen</a> will be on hand. And to talk Khan vs. Peterson, we'll have <a href="http://www.twitter.com/gnagesh/" target="_blank">Gauthan Nagesh</a> of Stiff Jab. And, of course, we'll take your calls TOLL FREE: <b>800-636-1067</b></p>
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https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/12/11/2628945/ufc-140-results-khan-vs-peterson-results-mma-nation-radio-mma-newsLuke Thomas2011-12-10T11:46:32-08:002011-12-10T11:46:32-08:00How To Watch Khan Vs. Peterson Live Streaming Online
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<p>Want to know how to watch Amir Khan vs. Lamont Peterson live online, on television, at a bar or anywhere else? You mostly have to have HBO if you're stateside, but we break down all of your options.</p> <p>Tonight, December 10th, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., WBA and IBF light welterweight champion <b>Amir Khan</b> will put both titles on the line against hometown challenger <b>Lamont Peterson</b>. In the co-main event, rising prospect Seth Mitchell takes a step up in competition as he faces former Olympian Timur Ibragimov. Lamont's brother Anthony will also appear on the card. This is Anthony Peterson's first fight since a disqualification loss to Brandon Rios. So, how can you watch these fights tonight? Unfortunately, your options are fairly narrow if you don't live in the nation's capital.</p>
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<center> <b>Complete Coverage: <a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/section/khan-vs-peterson-boxing">Khan vs. Peterson</a></b><b> | <a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/2011/12/9/2623988/khan-vs-peterson-fight-weigh-in-results/in/2388017">Weigh-In Results</a></b> </center>
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<p><br>In the United States, the fight is being broadcast on <b>Home Box Office (HBO)</b>. The broadcast kicks off at 9:45 p.m. ET. You must have a subscription to view HBO. Call your local cable provider with any issues related to this. It should be noted there are also no pay-per-view options for this bout. Either you have HBO or you don't. For those in the U.S. who prefer a Spanish-language broadcast, <b>HBO Latino</b> should also be carrying the fight live. Khan is a U.K. resident and a big boxing star there, so Sky Sports1 is also carrying this fight. Again, for those in the U.K., be sure to call your cable provider to see if you get or qualify to get Sky Sports 1.</p>
<p>In terms of online options, there do not appear to be any live streams. Even if you are an <b>HBO Go</b> subscriber, the service will not live stream on your mobile device. You must have a cable service through your television to take advantage of the live stream. This will also not be available on demand tonight, obviously.</p>
<p>You can likely watch this event at a sports bar, so be sure to use <a target="_blank" href="https://go.redirectingat.com?id=66960X1516590&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yelp.com%2F&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.sbnation.com%2F2011%2F12%2F10%2F2626050%2Fkhan-vs-peterson-live-stream-how-to-watch-online" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener">Yelp</a> to get the contact information of your favorite watering hole or any sports bar in town. In addition to broadcasting the fight, there may be drink and food specials as well.</p>
<p>If there is any method I've left out here, please list an alternative in the comments section. We'll be sure to update the post with proper and legal methods for watching <b>Khan vs. Peterson: Capital Showdown</b>.</p>
<p><b>For more Khan vs. Peterson coverage, be sure to follow SB Nation's boxing blog <a target="_blank" href="http://www.badlefthook.com/event/9uL0Z17K">Bad Left Hook</a> as well as <a target="_blank" href="http://dc.sbnation.com/2011/10/6/2472953/amir-khan-vs-lamont-peterson-fight-scheduled-for-december-10-in">SB Nation DC</a>. Follow Luke Thomas on Twitter: <a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/">@SBNLukeThomas</a></b><b>.</b></p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/12/10/2626050/khan-vs-peterson-live-stream-how-to-watch-onlineLuke Thomas2011-12-10T08:40:24-08:002011-12-10T08:40:24-08:00Khan Vs. Peterson: Time, Odds And Live Results
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<p>MMA Nation is live and in attendance for tonight's Khan vs. Peterson HBO fight at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. WBA and IBF light welterweight title holder Amir 'King' Khan will put both titles up for grabs against hometown challenger Lamont Peterson. Also on the card is rising heavyweight prospect Seth Mitchell who faces durable veteran Timur Ibragimov.</p> <p>Just so you know, <a href="http://mma.sbnation.com/">MMA Nation</a> will be in Washington, D.C. tonight to cover tonight's Khan vs. Peterson: Capital Showdown event. The event takes place at 6:30 p.m. ET and the HBO broadcast kicks off at approximately 9:45 p.m. ET. The venue is the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.</p>
<p>In America, the event will air on HBO while the U.K. will show the fight on Sky Sports 1.</p>
<p>As we have previously broken down, the odds for this fight favor Khan. Dramatically. Scott Christ over at Bad Left Hook doesn't take issue with the notion Khan is and should be the rightful favorite, but believes Peterson should be closer than the odds currently indicate.</p>
<p>There will be a televised portion of the undercard. In the co-main event, rising heavyweight prospect Seth Mitchell jumps up a class in terms of opposition when he faces Timur Ibragimov. This fight will also air on HBO and Sky Sports 1. Bad Left Hook breaks down the rest of the undercard (non-televised):</p>
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<p>The off-TV undercard tonight notably features the return of Lamont's brother, lightweight Anthony Peterson, who faces trial horse Daniel Attah after 15 months out of the ring. Attah (26-8-1, 9 KO) was recently seen on October 1 in Puerto Rico, getting whomped by Roman Martinez. Peterson (30-1, 20 KO) is not exactly on the good side of boxing fans after his low blow fest against Brandon Rios, although I suspect that someone hitting Rios in the junk that many times now might get a more favorable reaction from some.</p>
<p>Fernando Guerrero (21-1, 16 KO) also looks to get his ship righted after his first career loss in June to Grady Brewer, <a href="http://www.badlefthook.com/2011/6/17/2230011/friday-night-fights-results-grady-brewer-fernando-guerrero-karim-mayfield-steve-forbes">a stunning fourth round TKO on Friday Night Fights</a>. Guerrero is in against Robert Kliewer (11-13-2, 5 KO) in what is set up as a very easy bounce-back fight near Guerrero's home base in Salisbury, Maryland.</p>
<p>And then there's Dublin's Jamie Kavanagh (8-0, 3 KO), a Wild Card Gym-trained lightweight who has appeared on HBO's 24/7 a couple times. He'll face Ramesis Gil (6-3-4, 5 KO).</p>
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<p>Either way, we'll begin our coverage earlier than the HBO broadcast. Join us for round-by-round scoring for tonight's main event.</p>
<p><b>For more Khan vs. Peterson coverage, be sure to follow SB Nation's boxing blog <a target="_blank" href="http://www.badlefthook.com/event/9uL0Z17K">Bad Left Hook</a> as well as <a target="_blank" href="http://dc.sbnation.com/2011/10/6/2472953/amir-khan-vs-lamont-peterson-fight-scheduled-for-december-10-in">SB Nation DC</a>. Follow Luke Thomas on Twitter: <a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/">@SBNLukeThomas</a></b></p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/12/10/2625906/peterson-vs-khan-fight-time-odds-live-resultsLuke Thomas2011-12-09T13:23:54-08:002011-12-09T13:23:54-08:00VIDEO: Khan Vs. Peterson Weigh-Ins With Amir Khan, Lamont Peterson And Others
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<p>Above is the video from today's weigh-ins for tomorrow's Amir Khan vs. Lamont Peterson boxing event here in Washington, D.C. All fighters made weight for tomorrow's fight card. In the main event, Khan, the WBA and IBF light welterweight title holder, had to make the contracted 140 pound weight limit. He tipped the scales at 139 pounds. Challenger Lamont Peterson also had to make the 140 pound weight limit and did so at that number precisely.</p>
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<p>In the co-main event, heavyweight challenger Seth 'Mayhem' Mitchell and his opponent had to be above the 200 pound weight minimum and both were. Mitchell tipped the scales at 240.5 pounds while Ibragimov weighed in at 221 pounds.</p>
<p>Today's weigh-ins took place at the Carnegie Library in Washington, D.C. In addition to the fighters, boxing standouts Bernard Hopkins, Oscar De La Hoya and Paul Williams were all in attendance.</p>
<p><b>For more Khan vs. Peterson coverage, be sure to follow SB Nation's boxing blog <a target="_blank" href="http://www.badlefthook.com/event/9uL0Z17K">Bad Left Hook</a> as well as <a target="_blank" href="http://dc.sbnation.com/2011/10/6/2472953/amir-khan-vs-lamont-peterson-fight-scheduled-for-december-10-in">SB Nation DC</a>.</b></p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/12/9/2624425/video-khan-vs-peterson-weigh-ins-with-amir-khan-lamont-peterson-andLuke Thomas2011-12-09T11:19:49-08:002011-12-09T11:19:49-08:00Khan Vs. Peterson Weigh-In Results: Amir Khan 139lbs, Lamont Peterson 140lbs
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/">MMA Nation</a> was in attendance today for the Khan vs. Peterson weigh-ins. In the main event at tomorrow's fights, WBA and IBF light welterweight champion Amir Khan defends both titles against challenger and Washington, D.C. resident Lamont Peterson. Both fighters had to make the 140 pound weight limit for the fight to go through as previously scheduled.</p>
<p>In the co-main event of the evening, hometown favorite and rising prospect Seth Mitchell faces off against former Olympian and seasoned veteran Timur Ibragimov. This is a heavyweight fight. Both fighters, however, are allowed to exceed the 91 kilogram or 200 pound weight limit some boxing commissions employ.</p>
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<center><b>Complete Coverage: <a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/section/khan-vs-peterson-boxing">Khan vs. Peterson</a> </b></center>
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<p>The weigh-in results for both Khan vs. Peterson are as follows:</p>
<p>Amir Khan <b>139lbs</b> vs. Lamont Peterson <b>140lbs</b><br>Seth Mitchell <b>240.4lbs</b> vs. Timur Ibragimov <b>221lbs</b><br>Anthony Peterson <b>137lbs</b> vs. Daniel Attah<b> 136lbs<br></b>Fernando Guerrero <b>162lbs</b> vs. Robert Kliewer <b>161lbs</b><br>Jamie Kavanagh <b>135lbs</b> vs. Ramesis Gil <b>135lbs</b><br>Thomas Williams <b>174lbs</b> vs. Reynaldo Rodriguez <b>171lbs</b><br>Dusty Harrison <b>144lbs</b> vs. Terrell Davis <b>146lbs</b><br>Teron Grant <b>134lbs</b> vs. Dashawn Autry <b>134lbs<br></b>Joshua Davis <b>134lbs</b> vs. Chris Russell<b> 134lbs</b></p>
<p><b>For more Khan vs. Peterson coverage, be sure to follow SB Nation's boxing blog <a target="_blank" href="http://www.badlefthook.com/event/9uL0Z17K">Bad Left Hook</a> as well as <a target="_blank" href="http://dc.sbnation.com/2011/10/6/2472953/amir-khan-vs-lamont-peterson-fight-scheduled-for-december-10-in">SB Nation DC</a>.</b></p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/12/9/2623988/khan-vs-peterson-fight-weigh-in-resultsLuke Thomas2011-12-09T09:41:02-08:002011-12-09T09:41:02-08:00Amir Khan Vs. Lamont Peterson Weigh-In Results
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<p>Join MMA Nation today at 2 p.m. ET for full weigh-in results, photos, videos and more for boxing's Khan vs. Peterson.</p> <p>MMA Nation is on hand today for the Khan vs. Peterson weigh-ins. These will not be televised. Today's weigh-ins are being held at the Carnegie Library in Washington, D.C. They are scheduled to take place at 2 p.m. ET.</p>
<p>In the main event of the evening, WBA and IBF light welterweight champion Amir Khan defends his title against hometown fighter Lamont Peterson. In the co-main event, heavyweight Seth Mitchell looks to continue his rise as one of America's top heavyweight prospects against seasoned veteran Timur Ibragimov. Lamont's brother, Anthony Peterson, returns to action after a long layoff following a disqualification loss to Brandon Rios.</p>
<p>We will be updating this StoryStream with videos, pictures and more.</p>
<p>The Khan vs. Peterson fight card is as follows:</p>
<p>Amir Khan vs. Lamont Peterson<br>Seth Mitchell vs. Timur Ibragimov<br>Anthony Peterson vs. Daniel Attah<b><br></b>Fernando Guerrero vs. Robert Kliewer<br>Jamie Kavanagh vs. Ramesis Gil<br>Thomas Williams vs. Reynaldo Rodriguez<br>Chris Russell vs. Dashawn Autry</p>
<p><b>For more Khan vs. Peterson coverage, be sure to follow SB Nation's boxing blog <a target="_blank" href="http://www.badlefthook.com/event/9uL0Z17K">Bad Left Hook</a> as well as <a target="_blank" href="http://dc.sbnation.com/2011/10/6/2472953/amir-khan-vs-lamont-peterson-fight-scheduled-for-december-10-in">SB Nation DC</a>.</b></p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/12/9/2623786/amir-khan-vs-lamont-peterson-weigh-in-resultsLuke Thomas2011-12-09T08:42:34-08:002011-12-09T08:42:34-08:00Khan Vs. Peterson Latest Odds: Amir Khan Still Heavy Favorite
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<p>As we approach the weigh-ins today for tomorrow's Khan vs. Peterson fight, let's take a look at how the oddsmakers think this one stacks up. Some has suggested Peterson is being profoundly overlooked in this bout, but SB Nation's <a target="_blank" href="http://www.twitter.com/brentbrookhouse">Brent Brookhouse</a> disagrees. "The thing with boxing odds as compared to MMA odds is that you'll see a wider line in boxing much more often. There's a lot more area for things to change in an MMA fight. In one moment you can be dominating the fight on the feet only to be taken down and quickly submitted," says Brookhouse.</p>
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<p>"In boxing things are a bit more stable. While <span class="il">Peterson</span> is good and this is not a 'gimmie' by any stretch, <span class="il">Khan</span> is a better boxer. He's got great handspeed when he decides to use it, he's better at uglying up a fight through timing disruptions like clinch work and he has better power. In the end it's simply difficult to look at <span class="il">Peterson</span> and <span class="il">Khan</span> and see Lamont being able to win enough rounds to take a decision and he lacks the power to reliably change the course of a fight against top level talent. The odds are more indicative of the style match-up than any indication of <span class="il">Peterson</span>'s quality as a fighter."</p>
<p>The odds as of the time of this post are as follows:</p>
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<th>5Dimes</th>
<td>n/a<br>
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<td>n/a<br>
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<td>-1200<br>
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<td>+600<br>
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<th>Bodog</th>
<td>-1100<br>
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<td>+650<br>
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<th>SBG Global</th>
<td>-1400<br>
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<td>+925<br>
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<th>Sportsbook.com</th>
<td>-1100<br>
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<td>+600<br>
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<p>Brookhouse's analysis seems largely correct to me. Khan is the rightful favorite and given both his explosive speed and clear success against 'next-level' opposition (two components of Peterson's career that are absent), the road for Peterson's path to victory here is hard to see.</p>
<p>Then again, when Manny Pacquiao fought Juan Manuel Marquez for the third time, the odds were similar. Most assumed it would be a blowout given the weight jump for Marquez and his relative poor performance in bouts just prior to their rubber match. Yet, he performed quite ably and while he technically lost a decision, he demonstrated the odds were grossly off the mark. Khan vs. Peterson isn't Pacquiao vs. Marquez for a whole host of reasons - not least of which is that Khan and Peterson are fighting for the first time. I'm just underscoring the idea Peterson is not lost here or an unworthy opposition. He faces an uphill challenge, but the odds shouldn't be taken as ironclad proof of his eminent destruction.</p>
<p><b>For more Khan vs. Peterson coverage, be sure to follow SB Nation's boxing blog <a target="_blank" href="http://www.badlefthook.com/event/9uL0Z17K">Bad Left Hook</a> as well as <a target="_blank" href="http://dc.sbnation.com/2011/10/6/2472953/amir-khan-vs-lamont-peterson-fight-scheduled-for-december-10-in">SB Nation DC</a>.</b></p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/12/9/2623554/khan-vs-peterson-current-oddsLuke Thomas2011-12-09T08:13:14-08:002011-12-09T08:13:14-08:00Khan vs Peterson: Amir Khan's Five Best Wins
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<p>I couldn't possibly match Bad Left Hook's Scott Christ in boxing analysis, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.badlefthook.com/2011/12/9/2622957/khan-vs-peterson-amir-khan-five-best-wins-greatest-hits-hbo-boxing">so why not just read his</a>? In this superb post, Christ breaks down the five best wins of Amir Khan's now surging career. What stands out to me about Khan's victories is that they come over highly-respected opposition, but he still lacks that signature victory of his career. Even the opponents who he has defeated that boxing insiders deeply respect - Kotelnik, for example - haven't come with career defining moments.</p>
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<center><b>Complete Coverage: <a target="_blank" href="http://mma.sbnation.com/section/khan-vs-peterson-boxing">Khan vs. Peterson</a> </b></center>
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<p>In fact, it's arguable (though not fair) the most defining moment of his career is his sole loss to Breidis Prescott. Lamont Peterson is still a figure more known to insiders than casual fans, but if it's true Khan moves to welterweight should he beat Peterson - a weight division with a host of tough fighters with star power - that means a dominant victory here could be signpost for Khan's career as he takes on new divisions.</p>
<p><b>For more Khan vs. Peterson coverage, be sure to follow SB Nation's boxing blog <a target="_blank" href="http://www.badlefthook.com/event/9uL0Z17K">Bad Left Hook</a> as well as <a target="_blank" href="http://dc.sbnation.com/2011/10/6/2472953/amir-khan-vs-lamont-peterson-fight-scheduled-for-december-10-in">SB Nation DC</a>.</b></p>
https://mma.sbnation.com/2011/12/9/2623519/khan-vs-peterson-amir-khans-five-best-winsLuke Thomas