Qatar’s Khalid Mansour Ahmed Al Thani crowned Mister Frontier Asia 2025

Khalid bin Mansour bin Ahmed Al Thani, a prominent Qatari royal and businessman, became the first Mister Frontier Asia in 2025. Selected by CONAN Daily, he represents Qatar in the inaugural Mister Frontier International, aimed at highlighting underrepresented nations in beauty pageants. Khalid finished in the Top 10 overall, emphasizing his multifaceted contributions.

Qatar’s Khalid Mansour Ahmed Al Thani is Mister Imperial Rainmaker 2025

His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mansour Al Thani, 27, represents Qatar as Mister Frontier International 2025 candidate, acknowledged for his leadership and athletic ability. A businessman and angel investor, he is involved in various ventures and military sports management. Khalid was named Mister Imperial Rainmaker 2025 and reached the finals.

Lions Nation MMA’s Joshua Pacio beats Jarred Brooks in Lusail, Qatar again

Joshua Pacio, the 29-year-old strawweight champion from the Philippines, has had a tumultuous career in ONE Championship, defeating and being defeated by top fighters like Yoshitaka Naito and Yosuke Saruta. After losing his title to Jarred Brooks in December 2022, he reclaimed it in March 2024, successfully defending it again in February 2025.

Mexico’s Manuel Guerrero Aviña fined $2,686 in Doha, Qatar

Manuel Guerrero Aviña, a 44-year-old gay flight attendant from Mexico and the UK, was arrested in Qatar after meeting a fake Grindr profile. Accused of meth possession, he spent 44 days in prison and was sentenced to a suspended six-month term and fined $2,686, facing deportation if he accepts the charges.

Russia’s Anatoly Malykhin is ONE Championship’s first 3-division champion

Anatoly Malykhin (Анатолий Малыхин), 36, of Mytishchi, Moscow Oblast, Russia has made history in Qatar. The undefeated mixed martial artist became the first ever three-division champion of ONE Championship, which is based in Singapore. Born in Kemerovo, Russia, Malykhin made his professional MMA debut on September 17, 2016. On March 5, 2021, he made his … Continue reading Russia’s Anatoly Malykhin is ONE Championship’s first 3-division champion

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China’s Tang Kai TKOs Thanh Le at ‘ONE 166’ in Lusail, Qatar

Tang Kai (唐凯), 28, of Shaoyang, Hunan, China is still ONE Championship's mixed martial arts champion in the featherweight division. He successfully defended his title at "ONE 166". Featuring one boxing bout, one submission grappling contest, three Muay Thai matches and five mixed martial arts fights, "ONE 166" was held at the Lusail Sports Arena in … Continue reading China’s Tang Kai TKOs Thanh Le at ‘ONE 166’ in Lusail, Qatar

Lions Nation MMA’s Joshua Pacio reclaims ONE Championship belt in Qatar; Jarred Brooks disqualified

Joshua Pacio (© ONE Championship) Joshua "The Passion" Pacio, 28, of La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines is ONE Championship's mixed martial arts champion in the strawweight division again. Training out of Lions Nation MMA in La Trinidad, he dethroned Jarred "The Monkey God" Brooks, 30, of Detroit, Michigan, United States. Pacio first won the ONE Strawweight … Continue reading Lions Nation MMA’s Joshua Pacio reclaims ONE Championship belt in Qatar; Jarred Brooks disqualified

‘ONE 166’ results: Reinier de Ridder vs Anatoly Malykhin in Lusail, Qatar

sport: mixed martial artspromotions: ONE Championshiptitle: "ONE 166"date: March 1, 2024venue: Lusail Sports Arena, Lusail, Qatar RESULTS PRELIMINARY CARD 1. MMA: Keito Yamakita submitted Jeremy Miado via bulldog choke at 4:04 of Round 1. (strawweight)2. Muay Thai: Shinji Suzuki defeated Han Zi Hao via unanimous decision after three 3-minute rounds. (bantamweight)3. Muay Thai: Ali Saldoev … Continue reading ‘ONE 166’ results: Reinier de Ridder vs Anatoly Malykhin in Lusail, Qatar

What Sacramento, California’s Alejandro Garcia-Villanueva did during Mexico vs Qatar CONCACAF Gold Cup match

Alejandro Garcia-Villanueva, 29, of Sacramento, California, United States was at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on the evening of July 2, 2023. He watched a Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Gold Cup match between Mexico and Qatar. Wearing a green-colored Mexican national team soccer jersey, Garcia-Villanueva and multiple attendees were … Continue reading What Sacramento, California’s Alejandro Garcia-Villanueva did during Mexico vs Qatar CONCACAF Gold Cup match

Is Lions Nation MMA’s Edward Kelly’s next ONE Championship fight in Qatar?

Expect a ONE Championship event in Qatar before 2024, the Singapore-based martial arts organization's head honcho Chatri Sityodtong has announced. It will be the promotion's first event in the Middle East. There are still no details about the fight card of ONE Championship's debut in Qatar but Sityodtong confirmed that there will be Filipino fighters … Continue reading Is Lions Nation MMA’s Edward Kelly’s next ONE Championship fight in Qatar?