Filed under: News UFC Latest News Chad Mendes admits Nik Lentz's trash talk lit a fire under him By Ariel Helwani@arielhelwani Dec 11, 2013, 11:33pm EST Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Chad Mendes discusses fighting in his backyard, selling his farm, what he thinks of his opponent Nik Lentz, Lentz's trash talk, the importance of Duane Ludwig, and much more. In This Stream UFC on FOX 9 videos Barboza vs. Castillo full fight video highlights Mendes: Lentz's trash talk lit a fire under him Lentz: Mendes has fought no one on my level View all 33 stories Get the latest gear UFC 293 Event T-Shirt UFC 293 Matchup Tee UFC 293 Sydney City Tee Israel Adesanya Walkouts to Knockouts Tee Sean Strickland Crest Tee Israel Adesanya Authentic Walkout Jersey Israel Adesanya Authentic Walkout Hoodie Tai Tuivasa Shoey T-Shirt More From MMA Fighting Sean Strickland reveals preference for first UFC title challenger, thought Israel Adesanya ‘would be better’ Jared Cannonier: If Sean Strickland ‘wants to redeem himself, get his man card back, as a champion he needs to see me’ Rafael Fiziev posts first update from hospital following UFC Vegas 79 injury loss Missed Fists: Bantamweight martial artist batters and bloodies bodybuilder in street fight Report: Israel Adesanya pleads guilty to drunk driving charge in New Zealand Michelle Waterson-Gomez issues first statement after brutal UFC Vegas 79 loss