Alexis Nicolas is the first French champion of the One Championship in -77 kg. The 25-year-old beat Dutchman Regian Eersel, who was undefeated until this Saturday for 8 years.

Nicolas is often announced as the successor to Cédric Doumbé. “It’s not this status (of star in Asia) that mainly interests me. What I want is to shine sportingly and the recognition of my loved ones and of France. With this victory, it is now done!