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Gets nod in split decision
Silva defeated Lucas Almeida via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) at UFC Vegas 103 on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
This was largely a standup affair, with Silva's only takedown coming in the fading moments of Round 2 and ending up being largely inconsequential. He did start fast, however, out-landing Almeida in both total and significant strikes in the first two rounds. Silva faded a bit in Round 3 and allowed Almeida to take the frame, but by then he had already banked two rounds according to two of the three judges. He improves to 2-0 in the UFC, with both wins being of the split-decision variety. There's potential here, but he'll need to start getting finishes if he wishes to rise the ranks at featherweight.
This was largely a standup affair, with Silva's only takedown coming in the fading moments of Round 2 and ending up being largely inconsequential. He did start fast, however, out-landing Almeida in both total and significant strikes in the first two rounds. Silva faded a bit in Round 3 and allowed Almeida to take the frame, but by then he had already banked two rounds according to two of the three judges. He improves to 2-0 in the UFC, with both wins being of the split-decision variety. There's potential here, but he'll need to start getting finishes if he wishes to rise the ranks at featherweight.
Still fighting Almeida
Silva will still face Lucas Almeida in a featherweight bout at UFC Vegas 103 after the latter missed weight, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Almeida weighed in at 148 pounds Friday morning, two pounds over the featherweight limit. He'll surrender 20 percent of his purse and the fight will go on as scheduled. Silva will look to stack victories, just like his opponent.
Almeida weighed in at 148 pounds Friday morning, two pounds over the featherweight limit. He'll surrender 20 percent of his purse and the fight will go on as scheduled. Silva will look to stack victories, just like his opponent.
Scheduled for UFC Vegas 103
Silva (undisclosed) is scheduled to compete against Lucas Almeida in a featherweight fight at UFC Vegas 103 on March 1, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Unsurprisingly, Silva's fight news coming out this late into 2024 indicates he will not fight again until 2025, when he will look to begin it strong by defeating Almeida. The latter was scheduled to fight in lightweight action in the UFC's annual Madison Square Garden pay-per-view less than one week ago but saw his scheduled bout with David Onama canceled. A similar situation happened with Silva for his last scheduled fight at UFC Vegas 96, but it was clear he withdrew from the event.
Unsurprisingly, Silva's fight news coming out this late into 2024 indicates he will not fight again until 2025, when he will look to begin it strong by defeating Almeida. The latter was scheduled to fight in lightweight action in the UFC's annual Madison Square Garden pay-per-view less than one week ago but saw his scheduled bout with David Onama canceled. A similar situation happened with Silva for his last scheduled fight at UFC Vegas 96, but it was clear he withdrew from the event.
Out for Saturday's fight
Silva is out for Saturday's fight against Dennis Buzukja, according to Nolan King of MMA Junkie.
ANALYSIS
Silva was supposed to fight Buzukja at UFC Vegas 96 on Saturday. It is unclear how long the former will be out and whether or not the UFC can find a replacement opponent to fight Buzukja.
Silva was supposed to fight Buzukja at UFC Vegas 96 on Saturday. It is unclear how long the former will be out and whether or not the UFC can find a replacement opponent to fight Buzukja.
Wins debut despite weight miss
Silva defeated Josh Culibao via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Silva put forth a strong showing and deserved to win this fight, his UFC debut, but unfortunately the vast majority of his good work inside the Octagon was negated by the fact he missed weight by 2.5 pounds Friday morning. Silva is typically known for his power, but his grappling won him this bout. Four takedowns for 5:28 worth of control time absolutely ended up being the difference in what was a wild, back-and-forth brawl. Silva's next challenge is getting his weight cutting issues under control if he continues to plan to fight at featherweight. He can't miss his next time out.
Silva put forth a strong showing and deserved to win this fight, his UFC debut, but unfortunately the vast majority of his good work inside the Octagon was negated by the fact he missed weight by 2.5 pounds Friday morning. Silva is typically known for his power, but his grappling won him this bout. Four takedowns for 5:28 worth of control time absolutely ended up being the difference in what was a wild, back-and-forth brawl. Silva's next challenge is getting his weight cutting issues under control if he continues to plan to fight at featherweight. He can't miss his next time out.