UFC Fight Night 253: Silva vs Almeida - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Featherweight fighters Danny Silva and Lucas Almeida will face off at UFC Fight Night 253 in Las Vegas. Though not the main event, their match adds depth to a packed card planned for March 1, 2025, at the UFC Apex.

Silva, from the US, and Almeida, from Brazil, come with strong fight histories. Silva's career features 9 wins with a recent success via split decision against Joshua Culibao. Likewise, Almeida prides himself on victories including his unanimous decision win over Timothy Cuamba. Given their experiences and the similar weight class as Silver’s last opponent Culibao or Almeida's opponent Cuamba who rely more on technical game that could challenge Silva.

What time is Danny Silva vs Lucas Almeida fight

Live coverage for the Danny Silva vs Lucas Almeida main card will start at 04:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Danny Silva vs Lucas Almeida Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, March 1, 2025	04:00 PM	04:40 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, March 1, 2025	01:00 PM	01:40 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, March 1, 2025	08:00 PM	08:40 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, March 2, 2025	07:00 AM	07:40 AM

UFC Fight Night 253 will take place on March 1, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 04:40 PM EST. The main event features Manel Kape facing Asu Almabayev. Silva and Almeida will compete in a featherweight bout on the undercard. This fight is scheduled for three rounds.

The start time might vary slightly due to the performance of earlier fights on the card. Fans should check local listings to confirm exact timings in their region.

Fighters Details

Danny Silva faces Lucas Almeida in a three-round featherweight fight at UFC Fight Night 253 - Kape vs. Almabayev. No belts are on the line.

Danny Silva

Nationality: United States
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 67.6 kg
Total Fights: 10
Record: 9 / 1 / 0

Danny "Puma" Silva from Santa Ana, California, is a lightweight fighter with a record of 9 wins and 1 loss. He last beat Joshua Culibao by split decision. Culibao, with 11 wins, proved tough but couldn't overcome Silva. Silva's impressive win streak may give him an edge in this featherweight bout.

Lucas Almeida

Nationality: Brazil
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 65.8 kg
Total Fights: 18
Record: 15 / 3 / 0

Lucas Almeida fights out of Sorocaba, Sao Paulo as a featherweight. His record stands at 15 wins and 3 losses. Almeida's recent unanimous decision win over Timothy Cuamba showcases strong skills. Facing Silva will test his adaptability against higher weight classes.

Danny Silva vs Lucas Almeida Betting Odds

Favorite: Danny Silva : 1.5 (-210)
Underdog: Lucas Almeida : 2.8 (+180)

Method of victory	Danny Silva	Lucas Almeida
By KO/TKO or disqualification	4.0 (+300)	4.5 (+350)
By decision or technical decision	2.5 (+150)	5.0 (+400)

How and where to watch the Danny Silva vs Lucas Almeida Fight

You can watch Danny Silva vs Lucas Almeida via ESPN+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	ESPN

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