Hate to be one of them guys but dude looked a lot softer and just put on a different performance then I have seen in the past.
i also thought the same thing...youd be surprised...
I never understood the hype.
VinegarStrokes - I never understood the hype.What hype? Dude is never in a boring fight.

He hasn't fought the same since Fitch made him his bitch for 3 rounds.
Kenny Blankenship -People talked like he was the second coming when he came to the UFC. There were threads about him being a future champ.VinegarStrokes - I never understood the hype.What hype? Dude is never in a boring fight.

i didnt think roids
but i immediately thought he looked physically softer, slower, and less aggressive
def not the same erick silva i saw his first couple of fights in the UFC
for sure there was a difference in his physical appearance
DevilsAdvocate - He hasn't fought the same since Fitch made him his bitch for 3 rounds.
seems like you missed a couple of his fights then
I sort of agree with VinegarStrokes...sort of. Dude has been in some good fights, but I do recall him being talked up at one time like he was the future of the weight class, a destroyer, etc. He's for sure a great fighter, but he's not one of the elite in the weight class yet.
vs.
wow
xsrg95 -Probably. With this new fucktard schedule, FS1 and fight pass, I miss a lot of fights.DevilsAdvocate - He hasn't fought the same since Fitch made him his bitch for 3 rounds.
seems like you missed a couple of his fights then

SporkChop - I thought the same thing.
^ that
http://www.mixedmartialarts.com/mma.cfm?go=forum.posts&thread=2478507&forum=1&page=1&
Scroll to the weigh in pics. He is a little less tan. Other than that, virtually identical.
VinegarStrokes -Well the UG does go full potato every now and then.Kenny Blankenship -People talked like he was the second coming when he came to the UFC. There were threads about him being a future champ.VinegarStrokes - I never understood the hype.What hype? Dude is never in a boring fight.

Said exact same thing. Maybe this Brazil steroid link is true??
He doesn't look unhealthy by any means but definitely less vascularity and muscle tone. Was probably using cutting drugs like clen, etc
Interdasting
No doubt about it
I was disappointed. Didn't help seeing Magney run away for the last 30secs of the fight.
Silva just doesn't seem to have the highest fighter iq either... Hardly threw any shots when he was on top. Didn't seem to cut off the cage either just chased.