ONE Championship fires three key executives amid financial troubles

ONE Championship has dismissed three high-ranking executives: vice president and former UFC fighter Rich Franklin, senior vice president of competition Matt Hume, and chief operating officer John Shelter. These firings come amid ongoing financial difficulties and event cancellations for the promotion. The report suggests that ONE Championship's future as a leading global MMA organization may be uncertain, citing fighter departures, reduced activity among remaining fighters, key staff layoffs, and the cancellation of major fights and events. The post expresses concern about the promotion's viability moving forward.