Edson Barboza: Kevin Lee was physically stronger than Khabib

Edson Barboza has revealed that Kevin Lee, not Khabib Nurmagomedov, was the physically strongest opponent he ever faced. Barboza said Lee simply lifted him into the air and slammed him down, while Khabib relied more on technical precision — always staying a step ahead on the mat rather than overwhelming with raw strength. Barboza also disclosed that he entered his fight with Khabib with virtually no preparation, having undergone major shoulder and biceps surgery following his bout with Dariusz and having just five weeks to train.