looking really good MJ, like stealth said near the end of flowering it's normal for the leaves to yellow, but without a pic of the leaves wouldn't like to say what the prob was, i personally don't cut any leaves as i think the plant uses too much energy repairing the cut instead of using it for the buds, but i may be totally wrong it's just something i read.
best of luck bro and i'll look out for your next update:thumbsup: