Nemkov believes Ovechkin more recognizable in America than Khabib currently

Vadim Nemkov stated in an interview that Alexander Ovechkin is currently more recognizable in America than Khabib Nurmagomedov. Nemkov explained that hockey is widely played by children in the U.S., and all young hockey players know Ovechkin, especially after he broke Wayne Gretzky's record and continues setting new records while remaining in the spotlight. In contrast, Nemkov believes Khabib is less well-known now because he no longer competes and does not appear in the news as frequently. Nemkov compared the sports' youth participation rates in America to Russia, where many boys play hockey.