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Edson Barboza: Kevin Lee Was Physically Stronger Than Khabib

June 29, 2026
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Edson Barboza: Kevin Lee Was Physically Stronger Than Khabib
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Edson Barboza has stated that Kevin Lee was the physically strongest opponent he ever faced, describing how Lee simply lifted and slammed him to the mat when Barboza was confident he would not be taken down. By contrast, Barboza said Khabib Nurmagomedov relied on superior technique, always staying one step ahead, while Barboza was more concerned about submissions than strikes when facing him. Barboza also revealed he entered his fight with Khabib just five weeks after shoulder surgery, having had no training camp at all.

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