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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Danny Silva vs Lucas Almeida Fight Card
- Manel Kape vs Asu Almabayev
- Cody Brundage vs Julian Marquez
- Nasrat Haqparast vs Esteban Ribovics
- Austen Lane vs Mario Pinto
- Hyder Amil vs William Gomis
- Danny Barlow vs Sam Patterson
- Ricardo Ramos vs Jose Mariscal
- Douglas Silva de Andrade vs John Castaneda
- Andrea Lee vs J.J. Aldrich
- Danny Silva vs Lucas Almeida
- Montana De La Rosa vs Luana Carolina
- Charles Johnson vs Ramazonbek Temirov