Vadim Nemkov says Alexander Ovechkin more recognizable than Khabib in America

Former Bellator light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov believes NHL superstar Alexander Ovechkin is currently more recognizable in America than retired UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov. In an interview, Nemkov explained that hockey is widely played by children in the U.S., and Ovechkin remains constantly in the news due to breaking records like Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals mark and setting new milestones. Meanwhile, Khabib is no longer as prominent in the news cycle since his retirement. Nemkov suggested that both are known, but Ovechkin's continued presence in a mainstream American sport gives him greater recognition at this time.