Ferrid Kheder - AbsoluteAstronomy.com

Ferrid Kheder (born 3 March 1975) is a French

France

The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...

-Tunisia

Tunisia

Tunisia , officially the Tunisian RepublicThe long name of Tunisia in other languages used in the country is: , is the northernmost country in Africa. It is a Maghreb country and is bordered by Algeria to the west, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east. Its area...

n judo

Judo

is a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an...

ka and mixed martial artist

Mixed martial arts

Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...

. He competes in the welterweight

Welterweight (MMA)

The welterweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:*The UFC's & Strikeforce's welterweight division, which groups competitors within 156 to 170 lb...

and lightweight

Lightweight (MMA)

The lightweight division in mixed martial arts can refer to a number of different weight classes:* The UFC & Strikeforce lightweight division with upper limit at 155 lb...

divisions. Although in Kheder's fight with Daisuke Nakamura

Daisuke Nakamura (fighter)

Daisuke Nakamura is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist who has fought for DREAM, Strikeforce, M-1 Global, DEEP, ZST, Cage Rage, PRIDE, K-1 and Cage Force promotions. He holds notable victories over Nigerian K-1 kickboxer Andy Ologun and won his mixed martial arts debut against veteran...

he failed to make weight.

Judo career

Kheder began training judo in 1979 at the age of four. He went on to train with the French Team from 1993 to 2001, and in the Tunisia Team from 2001 to 2004. He has medaled seven times in the World Cup and placed 7th at the 2000 Olympic Games.

He holds a black belt in judo as well as a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a martial art, combat sport, and a self defense system that focuses on grappling and especially ground fighting...

Mixed martial arts career

Kheder added Muay Thai

Muay Thai

Muay Thai is a combat sport from Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. It is similar to other Indochinese kickboxing systems, namely pradal serey from Cambodia, tomoi from Malaysia, lethwei from Myanmar and muay Lao from Laos...

and grappling training to his judo background to compete in MMA with Fighting Klub Team. He was riding an eight-fight win streak, until most recently losing to Daisuke Nakamura at M-1 Global Presents Breakthrough on August 28, 2009 via decision. Since then he has started another five fight win streak.

Xtreme Vale Todo 5 controversy

There is some question as to if Kheder's alleged victory over Hermes Franca

Hermes Franca

Hermes França Barros is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes as a lightweight.-Early career:França made his professional MMA debut in November 2001. He quickly earned an undefeated streak of 6-0, drawing the attention of the UFC.-First UFC run:...

was rigged by a promoter, Lu Dwyer, during the Xtreme Vale Todo event that took place on December 19th, 2010. In addition to the fight's announcer, all three judges, and the referee had scored the bout in favor of Franca. Regardless of the judges' scores, Dwyer declared Kheder the victor, and another promoter raised Kheder's hand in victory after the referee refused to do so.

There is a potential conflict of interest due to the fact that Kheder is primarily sponsored by Dwyer and her business J & L Irrigation. Dwyer sponsors "Team FK" by paying his living expenses and taking a percentage of his winnings.

Days after his controversial decision win Ferrid Kheder posted on his Facebook page that Dwyer decided to overturn the fight result to a "No Contest" and suggested a 5 round rematch, presumably in the same promotion.

Bellator 36

Ferrid's next fight was supposed to be against American Toby Imada

Toby Imada

Timoteo Tobias "Toby" Imada born July 16, 1978 is an American mixed martial artist of Japanese and Mexican descent. He fights for Bellator Fighting Championships in their lightweight division...

in Bellator's Lightweight Tournament. However, during the weigh-ins, Ferrid refused to step onto the scale to be weighed and was instead removed from the tournament which allowed Josh Shockley to take Kheder's place.

Judo achievements

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|2002 ||African Judo Championships
|bgcolor="cc9966" align="center" | 3rd ||Lightweight (73 kg)
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|2001 ||African Judo Championships
|bgcolor="cc9966" align="center" | 3rd ||Lightweight (73 kg)
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|rowspan=2| 2000 ||Olympic Games

Judo at the 2000 Summer Olympics

-Men's events:-Women's events:-Medal table:-References:**...

|align="center" | 7th ||Lightweight (73 kg)
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||European Judo Championships

2000 European Judo Championships

The 2000 European Judo Championships were the 11th edition of the European Judo Championships, and were held at Hala Ludowa - People's Hall in Wrocław, Poland from 20 May to 21 May 2000.-Men:-Women:- Medals table :-60 kg:-66 kg:-73 kg:...

|bgcolor="cc9966" align="center" | 3rd ||Lightweight (73 kg)
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|1998||World Judo Championships FISU
|bgcolor="cc9966" align="center" | 3rd ||Lightweight (73 kg)

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|1996 ||European Judo Championships by Team
|bgcolor="cc9966" align="center" | 1st ||Lightweight (71 kg)
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|1995 ||European Judo Championships U23

1995 European Judo Championships

The 1995 European Judo Championships were the 6th edition of the European Judo Championships, and were held in Birmingham, England on 13 and 14 May 1995.-Men:-Women:- Medal table :-60 kg:-65 kg:-71 kg:-78 kg:-86 kg:-95 kg:-+95 kg:...

|bgcolor="cc9966" align="center" | 1st ||Lightweight (71 kg)

Mixed martial arts record

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|Loss
|align=center|18-7 (1)
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Yoshiyuki Yoshida

is a Japanese mixed martial artist competing in the welterweight division. A student of former Shooto competitor Noboru Asahi, he has competed in Shooto, Cage Force, and the UFC...

Palavas-les-Flots

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, Herault

Hérault

Hérault is a department in the south of France named after the Hérault river.-History:Hérault is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790...

, France

France

Zorobabel Moreira Jr.
|Decision (unanimous)
|Dare Championship 1/11
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Bangkok, Thailand
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| NC
|align=center|18-5 (1)
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Hermes França

Hermes Franca

Cartago

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, Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Costa Rica , officially the Republic of Costa Rica is a multilingual, multiethnic and multicultural country in Central America, bordered by Nicaragua to the north, Panama to the southeast, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east....

|Originally a win, the fight was turned to a "No Contest" after controversy following the bout, as all three judges scored the bout for França. Dropped to Lightweight.
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|Win
|align=center|18-5
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Laval, Quebec

Laval is a Canadian city and a region in southwestern Quebec. It is the largest suburb of Montreal, the third largest municipality in the province of Quebec, and the 14th largest city in Canada with a population of 368,709 in 2006...

, Canada

Canada

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|Win
|align=center|17-5
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Costa Rica

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|Win
|align=center|16-5
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Guanacaste Province

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, Costa Rica

Costa Rica

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|Win
|align=center|15-5
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Guanacaste Province

, Costa Rica

Costa Rica

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|Win
|align=center|14-5
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Costa Rica

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|Loss
|align=center|13-5
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Daisuke Nakamura

Daisuke Nakamura (fighter)

|Decision (unanimous)
|M-1 Global Presents Breakthrough

M-1 Global Presents Breakthrough

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Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City, Missouri is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and is the anchor city of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Missouri. It encompasses in parts of Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Platte counties...

, United States

United States

The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

|Catchweight (159 lbs.) bout
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|Win
|align=center|13-4
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Costa Rica

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|Win
|align=center|12-4
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Canada

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|Win
|align=center|11-4
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Newkirk, Oklahoma

Newkirk is a city in Kay County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 2,243 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Kay County.-Geography:...

, United States

United States

The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

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|Win
|align=center|10-4
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Drew Fickett

Drew Fickett is an American mixed martial artist. He competes in the Lightweight division. He holds notable victories over Josh Koscheck, Dennis Hallman, Kenny Florian, Kurt Pellegrino, Josh Neer, Matt Veach, and Dennis Bermudez....

Clinton, Oklahoma

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, United States

United States

The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

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|Win
|align=center|9-4
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San Pedro, Costa Rica

San Pedro is the capital of Montes de Oca Canton in the San José Province. It is home to the University of Costa Rica as well as other institutions of higher learning. It has all the services and facilities of any major city....

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|Win
|align=center|8-4
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Alejandro Solano Rodriguez
|Decision (unanimous)
|FN - Fite Nite
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|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Desamparados, Costa Rica
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|Win
|align=center|7-4
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Palm Springs, California

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, United States

United States

The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

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|Win
|align=center|6-4
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Concho, Oklahoma

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, United States

United States

The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

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|Loss
|align=center|5-4
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Rio de Janeiro

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, Brazil

Brazil

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|Loss
|align=center|5-3
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Paulo Thiago

Paulo Thiago Alencar Artunes is a Brazilian Mixed Martial Artist. Thiago is currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, fighting in their welterweight division.-Mixed martial arts:...

Rio de Janeiro

, Brazil

Brazil

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|Win
|align=center|5-2
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Canada

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|Win
|align=center|4-2
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Charleroi

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, Belgium

Belgium

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|Loss
|align=center|3-2
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Portland, Oregon

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, United States

United States

The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

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|Win
|align=center|3-1
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Canada

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|Loss
|align=center|2-1
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Honolulu, Hawaii

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, United States

United States

The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...

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|Win
|align=center|2-0
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Will Cunningham
|KO (punch)
|CFC 1 - Cage Fighting Championships 1
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|align=center|2
|align=center|2:49
|Sydney, Australia
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|Win
|align=center|1-0
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Australia

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External links

Factfile on JudoInside.com
Videos on Judovision.org

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