Footage has emerged of Khamzat Chimaev's first amateur MMA bout, which took place in Sweden in September 2017. Chimaev finished the fight with a submission in the second round. He compiled a 3-0 amateur record before transitioning to professional MMA the following year. The bout took place under the Fight Club Rush promotion, which continues to host events and is broadcast on UFC Fight Pass. Chimaev's opponent in that amateur debut was Khaled Laalaam, who currently holds a 7-1 professional record and competes in UAE Warriors.
