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Edson Barboza says Kevin Lee was physically stronger than Khabib

June 30, 2026, 3:53 PM
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Edson Barboza revealed that Kevin Lee, not Khabib Nurmagomedov, was the physically strongest opponent of his career. Barboza explained that Khabib's dominance came from technical brilliance — always being one step ahead — while Lee simply lifted him off the ground and slammed him. Barboza also discussed his loss to Justin Gaethee, admitting he failed to execute the game plan by moving into a right overhand he never saw coming, and reflected on facing Khabib with just five weeks of preparation following shoulder surgery.

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