Danny Silva debuted in the professional fighting scene in January 2016 and has since compiled a record of 9 wins, with five coming by knockout, and one split-decision win over Joshua Culibao in March 2024. His opponent, Lucas Almeida, turned professional in 2015 and holds a record of 15 wins with nine knockouts. He recently defeated Timothy Cuamba via unanimous decision in June 2024.
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 | 04:20 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 01:00 PM | 01:20 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, March 1, 2025 | 08:00 PM | 08:20 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, March 2, 2025 | 07:00 AM | 07:20 AM |
UFC Fight Night 253 takes place today, March 01, 2025, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 04:20 PM EST. This event is part of the Fight Nights Federation and features a featherweight bout between Silva and Almeida on the undercard. The main event will showcase Manel Kape facing Asu Almabayev.
Please note that the timing of the fights can change depending on how long the earlier bouts last. Therefore, viewers should be ready for possible schedule adjustments.
For international viewers, check your local listings or refer to a time zone conversion table to find out when the event starts in your country.
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 Betting Odds
- Favorite: Danny Silva : 1.4 (-225)
- Underdog: Lucas Almeida : 3.0 (+205)
| Method of victory | Danny Silva | Lucas Almeida |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 4.0 (+300) | 5.2 (+425) |
| By decision or technical decision | 3.1 (+210) | 7.5 (+650) |
Danny Silva is the clear favorite. His odds sit at 1.4 (-225). Bettors back him heavily over Lucas Almeida, whose odds stand at 3.0 (+205).
Silva dominates with a greater chance to win by decision. This is noted in his odds of 3.1 (+210). Almeida’s chance of winning via decision hits much lower at 7.5 (+650).
For those betting on knockouts, Silva and Almeida hold odds of 4.0 (+300) and 5.2 (+425) respectively.
In conclusion, Silva's strong favoritism stems from his consistent performance record and the odds reflect that confidence in his victory.
Fighters Details
Danny Silva
- Nationality: United States
- Height: 180 cm
- Weight: 67.6 kg
- Total Fights: 10
- Record: 9 / 1 / 0
Lucas Almeida
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 183 cm
- Weight: 65.8 kg
- Total Fights: 18
- Record: 15 / 3 / 0
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