Vadim Nemkov believes Alexander Ovechkin more recognizable than Khabib in America

Bellator light heavyweight Vadim Nemkov stated in an interview with Ushatayka that he believes NHL star Alexander Ovechkin is currently more recognizable in America than retired UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. Nemkov explained that hockey is widely played by children in the United States, and Ovechkin remains constantly in the spotlight, especially after breaking Wayne Gretzky's goal-scoring record and continuing to set new records. Meanwhile, Khabib is less prominent in news cycles since his retirement from MMA. Nemkov suggested that youth hockey players across America would definitely know who Ovechkin is, contributing to his higher recognition factor.