Edson Barboza says Kevin Lee was physically stronger than Khabib

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 and slammed him. Barboza said Khabib's dominance came from technique rather than raw power, and that he never feared Khabib's strikes — only his submissions. He also reflected on his loss to Justin Gaethje, admitting he failed to follow the game plan and moved into Gaethje's overhand right near the fence.