Barboza says Kevin Lee was physically stronger than Khabib

Edson Barboza has revealed that Kevin Lee was the physically strongest opponent of his career, recalling that Lee simply lifted him off the mat and slammed him down with raw power. By contrast, Barboza said Khabib Nurmagomedov relied on technique rather than brute strength, always staying a step ahead on the ground. Barboza also reflected on his losses to Justin Gaethje and his difficult bout with Khabib, which he undertook with only five weeks of preparation following shoulder surgery.