Vadim Nemkov says Alexander Ovechkin more recognizable than Khabib in America

Bellator fighter Vadim Nemkov stated in an interview that he believes NHL star Alexander Ovechkin is currently more recognizable in America than Khabib Nurmagomedov. Nemkov reasoned that hockey is widely played by children in the United States, and all young hockey players know who Ovechkin is. He cited Ovechkin's breaking of Wayne Gretzky's record and his continued presence setting new records as reasons for his ongoing prominence in news coverage. By contrast, Nemkov suggested that Khabib is no longer as well known or frequently featured in the news. The analysis reflects Nemkov's perspective on the relative fame of two major Russian sports figures in the American market.