Alaoui put on a clinic against Cameroon's Jaures Dea and captured the title. The Moroccan went in as the favorite and proved it by formulating and executing a clever game plan.

In statements to the press, Alaoui, 29, expressed his joy for winning this important title for his career, as well as his thanks to Morocco and HM King Mohammed VI.

Alaoui, who plays for the "Tristar Gym" club in Montreal, Canada, praised the quality of the organization of this major event of mixed martial arts.

In the women's category, French Manon Fiorot cliched the flyweight belt, following her victory against Argentina's Gabriela Campo.

According to the organizers, the 14th edition of the tournament saw the participation of 24 fighters representing 17 countries. The event was held under strict sanitary protocol respecting all the preventive measures enacted to fight against the coronavirus pandemic.