Kevin Lee Says UFC Isn’t Mad He Punched Michael Chiesa at Press Event

Kevin Lee spoke with MMAjunkie about his altercation with Michael Chiesa at the UFC Summer Kickoff press event, where Chiesa rushed Lee and got punches as a result. The highlights are below:

On UFC’s reaction to the incident: “They understand it wasn’t on me; I wasn’t the one to do it. (Chiesa) was the one to stand up and say he was going to slap the (expletive) out of me. When you say that, and then you walk up on them, what do you think is going to happen? The UFC isn’t stupid.”

On Chiesa’s reaction: “If it was me and I really felt disrespected, I’m burning the building down. I’m sorry. I’m going to jail. Otherwise, my mom would be disappointed in me.”