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Bellator fighter Vadim Nemkov believes that Alexander Ovechkin is currently more recognizable in America than Khabib Nurmagomedov. In an interview, Nemkov explained that hockey is widely played from childhood in the United States, meaning many children who play hockey know who Ovechkin is. He noted that Ovechkin gained significant recognition after breaking Wayne Gretzky's record and continues to set records while remaining in the spotlight. Nemkov suggested that Khabib is less well-known now because he is retired and no longer making headlines as frequently. The comparison reflects Ovechkin's ongoing prominence in American sports culture versus Khabib's reduced media presence since retirement.
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