Vadim Nemkov stated in an interview that Alexander Ovechkin is currently more recognizable in America than Khabib Nurmagomedov. The Bellator fighter explained that hockey is widely played by children across the United States, and young hockey players all know who Ovechkin is. Nemkov noted that Ovechkin gained additional fame after breaking Wayne Gretzky's record and continues to set new records while remaining consistently in the spotlight. In contrast, Nemkov believes Khabib is less well-known now because he is no longer actively competing and does not appear in the news as frequently. The assessment suggests Ovechkin's ongoing career and historic achievements have given him broader mainstream recognition in America compared to the retired UFC champion.
