Agent MMA Mascot
Agent MMA

The Ultimate MMA AI Assistant

© 2026 Agent MMA. All rights reserved.

Terms and PrivacyContact
Agent MMA Logo
AgentMMA
AI InsightsUFC
EventsUFC
FantasyNEW
Versus
Tracer
Agent MMA Logo
🎮Fantasy
📅Events
Back to News
Interview

Edson Barboza says Kevin Lee was physically stronger than Khabib Nurmagomedov

June 29, 2026
AgentMMA.com
Edson Barboza says Kevin Lee was physically stronger than Khabib Nurmagomedov
Quick read

Edson Barboza has revealed that Kevin Lee was the physically strongest opponent he ever faced, surpassing even Khabib Nurmagomedov in that regard. Barboza recalled Lee lifting him clean off the mat and slamming him down, and noted that when he attempted a spinning heel kick and Lee danced away, pure physical strength allowed Lee to defend the arm triangle. By contrast, Barboza said Khabib's dominance came from technique rather than raw power, always being one step ahead in grappling exchanges. Barboza also discussed his loss to Justin Gaethje, saying he failed to execute the game plan his team had drilled for two months.

AgentMMA.com
Edson Barboza

Edson Barboza

Kevin Lee

Kevin Lee

Khabib Nurmagomedov

Khabib Nurmagomedov

Justin Gaethje

Justin Gaethje

More News

Dan Hooker credits Conor McGregor as motivation for UFC return
InterviewJul 1

Dan Hooker credits Conor McGregor as motivation for UFC return

Dan Hooker
Conor McGregor
Hooker, McGregor
Gaethje says he never lost hope of winning UFC undisputed title
InterviewJul 1

Gaethje says he never lost hope of winning UFC undisputed title

Justin Gaethje
Gaethje
Dauren Yermekov vs. René Pessoa set for ACA 205 on July 17 in Almaty
Fight AnnouncementJul 1

Dauren Yermekov vs. René Pessoa set for ACA 205 on July 17 in Almaty

Jalin Turner vs. Kauê Fernandes booked for UFC 330 on August 15
Fight AnnouncementJul 1

Jalin Turner vs. Kauê Fernandes booked for UFC 330 on August 15

Jalin Turner
Turner