Throwback video shows Khamzat Chimaev's first amateur fight in Sweden in 2017

A video has surfaced showing Khamzat Chimaev's first amateur fight, which took place in September 2017 in Sweden. Chimaev finished the bout with a rear-naked choke in the second round. He won three amateur fights total before transitioning to professional MMA in 2018. The fight took place under the Fight Club Rush organization, which continues to hold events today and is broadcast on UFC Fight Pass. Chimaev's opponent in that amateur bout was Khaled Laalaam, who currently holds a 7-1 professional record and competes in UAE Warriors.