Career
He competes in the welterweight and lightweight divisions. 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. Kheder added Muay Thai and grappling training to his judo background to compete in Mobile Marketing Association with Fighting Klub Team.
Xtreme Vale Todo 5 controversy
There is some question as to if Kheder"s alleged victory over Hermes Franca was rigged by a promoter, Lu Dwyer, during the Xtreme Vale Todo event that took place on December 19, 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 southern
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. Bellator
Ferrid"s next fight was supposed to be against American Toby Imada 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.