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Bellator fighter Vadim Nemkov stated in an interview 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 America, and Ovechkin's breaking of Wayne Gretzky's record has kept him prominently in the news. He noted that while both athletes are well-known, Ovechkin remains more visible due to his active career and continued record-breaking achievements. Nemkov suggested Khabib is less prominent now because he no longer appears regularly in news cycles. The comparison addresses the relative fame of two major athletes from combat sports and hockey.
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