Patrick and Connor have got a treat for you today--one of those rare episodes where they get the chance to just talk about two of their favorite fighters. Today's episode is all about Chad Mendes and Al Iaquinta, both of whom have made dramatic improvements in the striking realm over the past year.

And wouldn't you know, both of those men are fighting this Saturday--Mendes faces the always dangerous Ricardo Lamas, whose limitations are second only to his threats, and Iaquinta faces fan-favorite Jorge Masvidal. Both men fight atop the UFC's card in Fairfax, Virginia this April, the 4th.

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