Vadim Nemkov believes Alexander Ovechkin is currently more recognizable in America than Khabib Nurmagomedov. In an interview, Nemkov explained that hockey is widely played by children in the United States, and young hockey players all know Ovechkin. He noted that Ovechkin gained massive recognition when he broke Wayne Gretzky's record and continues to set records while remaining in the spotlight. By contrast, Nurmagomedov is less well-known now because he no longer competes and doesn't appear in the news as frequently. Nemkov suggests that both are famous, but Ovechkin's ongoing career and presence in a sport with deep grassroots participation in America gives him greater name recognition. The details provided are limited to this comparison.
