Edson Barboza says Kevin Lee was physically stronger than Khabib Nurmagomedov

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 during their fight. Barboza described Khabib as a technical master who was always one step ahead, but noted he never feared his striking — only his submissions. He also reflected on his loss to Justin Gaethje, saying he failed to execute the game plan his team had prepared over two months.