Edson Barboza says Kevin Lee was physically stronger than Khabib

Edson Barboza revealed that Kevin Lee, not Khabib Nurmagomedov, was the physically strongest opponent he ever faced, recalling that Lee simply lifted him off the ground and slammed him down. Barboza explained that Khabib's dominance came from technique rather than raw strength, always staying a step ahead with his grappling. He also discussed his loss to Justin Gaethje, attributing it to not following the game plan by moving into a right overhand he never saw coming. Barboza added that he entered his fight with Khabib only five weeks after shoulder surgery, with no training camp.