Edson Barboza says Kevin Lee was physically stronger than Khabib

Edson Barboza revealed that Kevin Lee, not Khabib Nurmagomedov, was the physically strongest opponent of his career. Barboza explained that Khabib won through technique — always staying a step ahead on the ground — while Lee simply overpowered him, lifting him into the air and slamming him down. Barboza also reflected on his loss to Justin Gaethje, saying he failed to execute the game plan and was caught by a punch he never saw coming, adding that he had fought Khabib with only five weeks of preparation following major shoulder and bicep surgery.