ONE Championship fires three key executives amid financial troubles

ONE Championship has dismissed three senior executives from its leadership team: vice president and former UFC fighter Rich Franklin, senior vice president of competition Matt Hume, and chief operating officer John Sheler. The firings come amid ongoing financial difficulties for the Asian promotion, which has also seen event cancellations in recent months. The report suggests ONE Championship's future as a leading global MMA organization is increasingly uncertain. The promotion has been experiencing fighter departures, reduced activity for remaining roster members, and cancellations of major fights and events. These executive departures represent another troubling sign for ONE's organizational stability and long-term viability in the competitive MMA landscape.