Edson Barboza says Kevin Lee was physically stronger than Khabib Nurmagomedov

Edson Barboza has revealed that Kevin Lee, not Khabib Nurmagomedov, was the physically strongest opponent he ever faced, recalling that Lee simply lifted him off the ground and slammed him. Barboza explained that while Khabib's wrestling was technically masterful — always one step ahead — he did not hit hard, whereas Barboza never saw the punch from Justin Gaethje that finished him. Barboza also disclosed that he entered his fight with Khabib with only five weeks of preparation following major shoulder and bicep surgery, having had no full training camp.