Nemkov believes Ovechkin more recognizable in America than Khabib Nurmagomedov

Vadim Nemkov stated in an interview that he believes Alexander Ovechkin is currently more recognizable in America than Khabib Nurmagomedov. Nemkov explained that hockey is played by many children in the United States from an early age, and all young hockey players know who Ovechkin is. He noted that Ovechkin gained massive recognition after breaking Wayne Gretzky's record and continues to set new records while remaining in the spotlight. By contrast, Nemkov argues that Khabib is no longer as well-known since he is retired and no longer appears in the news as frequently. The comparison highlights the different levels of current mainstream visibility between the two athletes in American culture.