Silva had how many weeks to get down to the catch weight??? If he waited until the minute befor cutting than he deserved to gas. Besides 10-12 pounds in 24 is fairly standard. I preffer to start dropping the last 10 pounds 48 out. And I cut 35 pounds total to fight at 205. If it's down right it shouldn't effect you negatively. No doubt Silva know how to cutt properly. Which only leaves his preperation for the fight to question. I am starting to wonder if everybody else's "untouchable" opinion of Silva is starting to go to his head a bit.