LAS VEGAS – Danny Silva beat Lucas Almeida with a split decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 253 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Silva, who has split decisions in both his UFC wins so far. Danny Silva def. Lucas Almeida Result: Danny Silva def. Lucas Almeida via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Updated records: Silva (10-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Almeida (15-4 MMA, 2-3 UFC) Key stats: Silva landed 7 more strikes than Almeida – even though Almeida had more than 100 additional strike attempts. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 01: (R-L) Danny Silva punches Lucas Almeida of Brazil in a featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC APEX on March 01, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada