Vadim Nemkov says Alexander Ovechkin more recognizable in US than Khabib

Vadim Nemkov stated in an interview that Alexander Ovechkin is currently more recognizable in America than Khabib Nurmagomedov. Nemkov explained that hockey is widely played among children in the US, and Ovechkin gained massive attention after breaking Wayne Gretzky's record and continues to set new records while staying in the spotlight. He noted that Khabib is no longer as prominent in the news cycle and doesn't generate the same level of media coverage.