Footage has emerged of 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 went on to win three amateur fights total before transitioning to professional MMA the following year. The fight took place under the Fight Club Rush promotion, which continues to hold events and is broadcast on UFC Fight Pass. Chimaev's opponent in that bout, Khaled Laalaam, currently holds a 7-1 professional record and competes in UAE Warriors.
