Vadim Nemkov believes Ovechkin more recognizable than Khabib in America

Bellator fighter Vadim Nemkov stated in an interview that Alexander Ovechkin is currently more recognizable in America than Khabib Nurmagomedov. Nemkov reasoned that hockey is extremely popular in the United States with many children playing from a young age, and all young hockey players know who Ovechkin is. He noted that Ovechkin gained massive attention when he broke Wayne Gretzky's record and continues to set records and stay in the headlines. Meanwhile, according to Nemkov, Khabib is no longer as well-known, does not generate as much buzz, and does not appear in the news as frequently.