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, recalling how Lee simply lifted and slammed him despite his best efforts to defend. Barboza described Khabib as a technically superior grappler who was always a step ahead, while noting he was not particularly hard-hitting. He also reflected on his loss to Justin Gaethje, saying he failed to execute the game plan his team had spent two months building, and on his fight with Khabib, which he entered with only five weeks of preparation after shoulder surgery.