Nidal Bchiri

Nidal Bchiri (born October 3, 1991) is a Dutch-Moroccan kickboxer. He is a former Enfusion Heavyweight Champion and currently competes in the heavyweight division of Glory.

As of July 2026 he was the #6 ranked Heavyweight kickboxer in the world by Beyond Kickboxing and #10 by Combat Press as of April 2026.

Career

On September 15, 2018, Bchiri defeated Errol Zimmerman by knockout at Enfusion 70.

On April 13, 2019, Bchiri defeated Cristian Ristea by unanimous decision at Enfusion #82.

Bchiri took part in a 4-man Heavyweight qualifier tournament at the Enfusion 86 Road to Abu Dhabi event on June 28, 2019. In the semifinals he defeated Aissa Boualem by unanimous decision. In the final Bchiri lost to Rade Opačić by first-round knockout.

On September 17, 2022, Bchiri faced Martin Terpstra for the vacant Enfusion Heavyweight World Championship at Enfusion #110. He lost the fight by third-round knockout.

Bchiri rematched Sam Tevette on March 26, 2022, at Enfusion #105. He won by unanimous decision for the second time.

Bchiri challenged Levi Rigters at Enfusion 79 for his Enfusion Heavyweight World title on February 23, 2019. He lost the fight by a unanimous decision.

On February 29, 2020, Bchiri faced Muhammed Balli at Enfusion #95. He lost the fight by spliit decision.

On June 29, 2024, Bchiri took part in the K-1 World GP 2024 in Sarajevo. In the quarterfinals Bchiri faced Claudio Istrate, after three rounds the bout was judged a draw and an extension round was announced. Istrate as a protest to the result left the ring, leaving Bchiri the winner by default. In the semifinals he lost to Kadir Yildirim by split decision but was called back for the final as Yildirim was injured. In the final Bchiri lost to Miloš Cvjetićanin by second-round technical knockout.

Bchiri made his SENSHI debut at SENSHI 24, on December 7, 2024, taking on Giannis Stoforidis. He lost via KO in the second round, succumbing to low kicks.

Bchiri made his Glory Kickboxing debut at Glory 99, on April 5. 2025, as a part of the Opening Round of The Last Heavyweight Standing Tournament. He faced Asdren Gashi, losing via split decision.

On December 13, 2025, Bchiri faced Nico Pereira Horta at Glory Collision 8. He scored an upset win, stopping Horta in the first round after three knockdowns.

Bchiri returned at Glory 105, on February 7, 2026, taking Horta's place in the tournament, as he had not recovered from their fight. He took on former Glory Interim Heavyweight Champion Tariq Osaro. He lost the bout via TKO in the second round, absorbing a hard right cross from Cookie to end his night.

Titles and accomplishments

K-1 K-1 World GP 2024 in Sarajevo Runner-up

Enfusion 2024 Enfusion Heavyweight World Champion

Fight record