ONE Championship fires three key executives amid financial struggles

ONE Championship has terminated three senior executives: vice president and former UFC fighter Rich Franklin, senior vice president of competition Matt Hume, and chief operating officer John Scheler. The dismissals come amid ongoing financial difficulties and event cancellations for the promotion. The report suggests ONE Championship may struggle to continue functioning as one of the world's leading MMA promotions. The organization has been experiencing departures of fighters, reduced activity for those who remain, and cancellations of major fights and events. The post also suggested that Anatoly Malykhin should consider leaving the promotion.