UFC 232 is scheduled for Saturday, December 29th and it could be the best card of 2018. The card features the return of Jon Jones against Alexander Gustafsson, and the battle to determine the best female fighter ever between Cris Cyborg and Amanda Nunes.
Jones and Gustafsson last fought five years ago and are fighting for the UFC light heavyweight championship. This marks the first fight for Jones after being suspended for 15 months for a failed drug test.
The co-main event at UFC 232 is a super fight featuring the two best female fighters in history. Cyborg has been the most dominant women in MMA for more than a decade. Nunes has held the women’s bantamweight title since July 2016, hasn’t lost a fight in more than 4 years and has defeated fighters including Ronda Rousey and Miesha Tate.
Here are some venues around the Valley that will be showing the fights.
Dave & Buster’s Tempe Marketplace
Dave & Buster’s Tempe Marketplace will be showing UFC 232 with a $5 cover charge. For more information or to make reservations, please call (480)281-8456.
Located in the bustling heart of Tempe Marketplace, Dave & Buster’s offers hundreds of the hottest new arcade games in its Million Dollar Midway where you can win tickets for epic prizes. Hungry? Try the mouth-watering, chef-crafted creations from the American-style restaurant. The premium bar features innovative cocktails, an impressive wine selection, and 20+ beers! Watch your favorite teams on one of the massive HDTVs with stadium sound that surrounds you from every direction! For more information, visit www.daveandbusters.com/tempe or follow on Facebook to stay up to date with weekly events and specials!
Twin Peaks
The Valley’s ultimate sports lodge, Twin Peaks, will be showing two title fights on December 29th – the Light Heaveyweight Championship fight between Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson and the Women’s Super-fight between Cris “Cyborg” Justino versus Amanda Nunez. There is no cover or minimum charge to enjoy watching these fights. Twin Peaks has close to 100 large screen TVs, chilling 29-degree draft beers, made-to-order cocktails and a full scratch-made food menu. Twin Peaks has three Valley locations: 2135 E Camelback Rd. in Phoenix, 8787 E. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. in Scottsdale, and 6922 N. 95th Ave. in Glendale. For more information visit twinpeaksrestaurant.com
Paz Cantina
The fight will be displayed on Paz Cantina’s 26 foot LED video wall in the Venue. General admission is $10, and bar seating is $20, which includes the first drink. Drink specials include $3 Modelos/Tecate/Corona, $4 drafts and $5 margaritas. Call (602) 281-2930 to make reservations.
Locally owned Paz Cantina serves authentic Mexican cuisine on Roosevelt Row. The 7,000 square foot space also includes a café, Tequila Room, main dining room and patio. Paz Cantina is located at 330 E. Roosevelt St. in Phoenix. Learn more at pazcantina.com and follow Paz Cantina on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @PAZCantina.
Desert Rose Pizza and Gastro Pub
One of the Valley’s hidden gems, Desert Rose Pizza and Gastro Pub in Glendale features indoor seating and patio seating, 35 huge TVs and seating at the bar.
Desert Rose Pizza and Gastro Pub is located at 6729 N. 57th Dr. B, Glendale, AZ 85301.
