UFC 178: Where to watch the fights in the Philly area

Long considered the best lightweight fighter outside the UFC, Eddie Alvarez (25-3-0) now gets his opportunity to join the Octagon elite on Saturday night at UFC 178. The 30-year-old Philadelphia native will be featured in the co-main event bout against Donald "Cowboy" Cerrone (24-6-0) at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas , which can be seen live on pay-per-view television.

A former high school wrestling standout at North Catholic, Alvarez transitioned to MMA after high school, making his professional debut in December of 2003. After making a name for himself on the tough east coast circuit that produced the likes of Chris Weidman and Frankie Edgar, Alvarez eventually took his show on the road, competing for various organizations in locales such as Canada, Russia, Costa Rica, and Japan.

It was in Japan that Alvarez went from local prospect to world-class contender, as he defeated the likes of Tatsuya Kawajiri, Katsunori Kikuno and Joachim Hansen, with his only loss in five fights in the Land of the Rising Sun coming against Shinya Aoki in 2008, a loss he would later avenge by first-round knockout.

In 2009, Alvarez debuted in the Bellator promotion, where he compiled a 9-1 record that saw him win the organization's lightweight title and beat Toby Imada, Josh Neer, Roger Huerta, Pat Curran, and Patricky Freire. But his most memorable moment came in his most recent fight on November 2, 2013, when he avenged a 2011 loss to Michael Chandler by regaining his 155-pound title with a five-round split decision win that capped off a thrilling two-fight series.

So with all scores settled, Alvarez – a member of the respected Blackzilians Fight Team in Boca Raton, Fla., – is ready to tackle the best of the best in the Octagon.

The official watch-party for Alvarez will be at the Field House (1150 Filbert St.) in Center City.

In the main event, Demetrious Johnson (20-2-1) will defend his flyweight title against surging contender Chris Cariaso (17-5-0). UFC 178 also features Dustin Poirier (16-3-0) going against Irish superstar Conor McGregor (15-2-0) in a can't-miss featherweight bout.

The pay-per-view main event begins 10 p.m. ET and 7 p.m. PT. Here, in a 30-mile radius, are authorized Philadelphia-area locations broadcasting the pay-per-view championship. For an updated list of locations, click here.

Jax Bar @ Parx Casino
2999 Street Road
Bensalem PA 19020

Club Risque
3025 New Rogers Road
Bristol PA 19007

Kaminski's Sports Bar
1424 Brace Rd.
Cherry Hill NJ 08034

P.J. Whelihan's Pub
1854 E. Marlton Pike
Cherry Hill NJ 08034

Buffalo Wild Wings
1510 Egypt Road
Collegeville PA 19426

Adelphia Balis Restaurant & Bar
1750 Clements-Bridge Road
Deptford NJ 08096

Buffalo Wild Wings
105 Quarry Road
Downingtown PA 19335

Landmark Americana Tap & Grill
1 East West Street
Glassboro NJ 08028

Hooters
1122 Baltimore Pike
Glen Mills PA 19342

Buffalo Wild Wings
920 Baltimore Pike
Glen Mills PA 19342

Iron Abbey Gastrol Pub
680 N Easton Road
Horsham PA 19044

Tilted Kilt
826 W. Dekalb Pike
King of Prussia PA 19406

Hooters
240 N Gulph Road
King of Prussia PA 19406

Miller's Ale House
2250 E Lincoln Hwy
Langhorne PA 19047

Buffalo Wild Wings
2763 E Lincoln Highway
Langhorne PA 19047

Buffalo Wild Wings
4415 Black Horse Pike
Mays Landing NJ 08330

Buffalo Wild Wing
2164 N 2nd Stree
Millville NJ 08332

Miller's Ale House
554 Fellowship Rd
Mount Laurel NJ 08054

Green Parrot Pub & Patio
240 North Sycamore Avenue
Newtown PA 18940 

Delilah's
100 Spring Garden St.
Philadelphia PA 19123

XFINITY Live
1100 Pattison Ave
Philadelphia PA 19148

Club Risque
1700 S Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia PA 19148

Dave & Buster's
325 N. Columbus Blvd. Pier 19 N.
Philadelphia PA 19106

Dave & Buster's
1995 Franklin Mills Circle
Philadelphia PA 19154

Field House
1150 Filbert St.
Philadelphia PA 19107

Hooters
9183 Roosevelt Boulevard
Philadelphia PA 19114

Miller's Ale House
9495 E Roosevelt Blvd
Philadelphia PAb19114

Buffalo Wild Wings
9701 Roosevelt Road
Philadelphia PA 19114

Dave & Buster's
500 W Germantown Pike
Plymouth Meeting PA 19462

Phily Diner
31 S Black Horse Pike
Runnemeaden NJ 08078

Buffalo Wild Wings
627 Cross Keys Road
Sicklerville NJ 08081

Miller's Ale House
18 Baltimore Pike
Springfield PA 19064

TGI Fridays
5901 Rte 42; Washington Plaza
Turnersville NJ 08012

Millers Ale House
2300 Easton Rd
Willow Grove PA 19090

Buffalo Wild Wings
2062 Limestone Road
Wilmington DE 19808

Hollywood Cafe
940 Mantau Pike
Woodbury Heights NJ 08097

Wildflowers Too
255 Route 156
Yardville NJ 08620