Vadim Nemkov believes Ovechkin more recognizable than Khabib in America

Bellator fighter Vadim Nemkov shared his opinion that hockey star Alexander Ovechkin is currently more recognizable in America than Khabib Nurmagomedov. In an interview, Nemkov explained that hockey has a massive youth participation base in the United States, with children who play the sport knowing Ovechkin's achievements. He noted that Ovechkin gained additional prominence after breaking Gretzky's goal-scoring record and continues to set records while remaining in the spotlight. By contrast, Nemkov suggested that Khabib's fame has diminished somewhat since his retirement, as he no longer appears in news headlines as frequently.